Pagodas of Cos - Castle Cos d'Estournel - Saint-Estèphe 2015

Jeb DUNNUCK

89 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe11/30/2017

Vinifera

4 / 5

the5/31/2016

Robe grenat. Nez d’une belle intensité, sur les fruits rouges. Corps sphérique, avec une belle consistante dans la texture. C’est très fin, très élégant. Pagodes représente 61 %. 39 ans d’âge moyen sur les vignes des Pagodes.

The Wine Cellar Insider

86-88 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

Medium-bodied, approachable and elegant in style with an open, polished, sweet, black cherry core of fruit. This is going to be good to drink while waiting for its big brother, the Grand Vin, to mature. The wine reached 12.9% alcohol.

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016

The 2015 Pagodes de Cos is a blend of 46.2% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5.8% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot that will be matured in 30% new barrels. It has a generous bouquet of earthy, sous-bois-tinged black fruit, delineated if not as intense as the 2014 I recall from 12 months ago. The palate is medium-bodied and shows a little more sophisticated than the aromatics, principally because of the appealing fineness of the tannin and how well the oak is enmeshed into the fruit. That lends it a smooth and silky texture, and I suggest that after 2-3 years in bottle, this should drink nicely for up to another decade.

Vinous

90-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

A big, enveloping wine, the 2015 Pagodes de Cos wraps around the palate with serious depth and intensity. The flavors are rich, voluptuous in this bold Saint-Estèphe. Mocha, black cherry, plum, licorice and menthol meld into the voluptuous, creamy finish. This is a highly appealing second wine from Cos. The blend is 46% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/27/2016

Very good crushed berry fruit and a much more elegant style than before. A polished wine with depth and spice, silky texture and exotic spices; very well made. 2020-2030

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/26/2016

46% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. 30% new oak. IPT 57. Dark crimson. Very dark. Very fragrant - almost Cabernet Franc aromas. Round and flattering - very smart texture. Lovely top tip for early-maturing wine. GV? Drink 2021-2031.

timatkin.com

91 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

Wine Enthusiast

93-95 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/15/2016

Barrel Sample. Made from selected parcels, this is a wine that has its own style, generous and ripe with just a backbone of tannins. The acidity is right up there with its bright character and blackberry juice flavors. The core is firm and dark, showing its aging potential. 94 points

René Gabriel

17 / 20

the4/10/2016

Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Recht offenes Bouquet, Zederntouch und exotische Hölzer, ein Hauch von dominikanischem Tabak, Preiselbeerenrelish mit einer gewissen Grundsüsse. Im Gaumen unglaublich weich und jetzt schon süffig. Ein gastronomischer Pagodes zum jung geniessen. 17/20 2020 – 2034

Jamessuckling.com

91-92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

Fine and silky second wine of Cos with blueberry, blackberry and walnut aromas and flavors.