Pagodes de Cos Blanc - Bordeaux 2023

Jeb DUNNUCK

94

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/31/2026

Based on 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, the 2023 Pagodes De Cos Blanc sports a brilliant white hue as well as caramelized citrus, chalky minerality, and minty herbs. It's fresh, focused, and pure on the palate, with medium-bodied richness, a vibrant mouthfeel, high yet integrated acidity, and outstanding length. Drink this impressive white over the coming 10-15 years. Drink 2026-2040.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92

byJeff Levethe3/30/2026

Waxy lemons, flowers, honeysuckle, and Marzipan permeate the nose. The palate is vibrant, fresh, juicy, and fruity, with an appealing blend of yellow citrus and a hint of white peaches in the finish. The wine is made from 80% Sauvignon Blanc with 20% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2030.

Vinous

92

byAntonio Gallonithe3/16/2026

The 2023 Pagodes de Cos d'Estournel Blanc is a total delight. Rich and ample in the glass, the Pagodes Blanc offers up a super-intriguing mix of yellow fruits, chamomile, dried flowers, mint, apricot and white flowers. The blend is 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon, with the Sémillon very much felt in the wine's textural presence and body.

Vinous

89

byNeal Martinthe2/1/2026

The 2023 Pagodes de Cos Blanc has a bright nose of gooseberry and kiwi fruit, the 80% Sauvignon Blanc dominant aromatically, just a very faint and not unattractive bell pepper scent in the background. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, fresh though clearly not as complex as the Grand Vin. Admirable purity of fruit, though it does not quite stick in the memory.

Jeb DUNNUCK

92-94

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2024

Mostly Sauvignon but with 20% Semillon, the 2023 Pagodes De Cos Blanc has a lovely Sauvignon character with its ripe citrus, juicy grapefruit, mint, and a kiss of chalky minerality. It's balanced, medium-bodied, has racy acidity, and incredible purity.

The Wine Independent

89-91

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/7/2024

The 2023 Pagodes de Cos Blanc flies out with energetic notes of lemon curd, white peaches, and fresh pears plus nuances of wild thyme and elderflower. The light-bodied palate is crisp and vibrant, with bags of citrusy flavors and great length. The blend is 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, with pH 3.10.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-92

byJeff Levethe5/6/2024

Marzipan, white peach, honeysuckle, and lemon grass permeate the nose. The palate is round, bright fresh, and juicy, with white peaches and citrus in the finish. The wine is made from 80% Sauvignon Blanc with 20% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2030. 92 Pts.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92

byJane Ansonthe5/6/2024

Spiced saffron and white peach, slate grip and rise through the palate, plenty of freshness and juicy citrus, great energy. Harvest September 5 to 15 harvest, 7% new oak. 10ha of white for the Estournel wines, 18 years on from its first vintage in 2005.

Vinous

90-92

byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2024

The 2023 Pagodes de Cos d'Estournel Blanc is a very beautiful second wine. Lime, white flowers, mint, chalk, white pepper and tangerine peel lend notable vibrancy and freshness throughout. There's good energy here, but the wine is clearly still coming together. The blend is 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon.

Jamessuckling.com

95-96

byJames Sucklingthe4/29/2024

There’s depth and focus to this white, with sliced-lemon and green-mango character, as well as orange blossom. Some stone and salt, too. Full-bodied with a radiant mid-palate and lots of intensity. Salty at the end. 80% sauvignon blanc and 20% semillon.

Vinous

89-91

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2024

The 2023 Pagodes de Cos Blanc is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon. It has a light but pleasant bouquet with orchard fruit and linden, unassuming but well-defined. The palate is marked by quite seductive lime cordial notes on the entry mixed with mango and light Satsumas with a harmonious finish—very fine.

Wine Advocate

89-91

byYohan Castaingthe4/26/2024

Aromas of citron confit, lemon oil, white fruits and herbs preface the 2023 Pagodes de Cos Blanc, a layered and juicy, round and broad wine that is moderately weighted, fresh, elegant and finishes with a slightly short and mouthwatering aftertaste. This is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon.

Vertdevin

95

byJonathan Chicheportichethe4/24/2024