Saint-Estephe.
80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon
Second wine of Château Cos d'Estournel. Château Cos d'Estournel is a distinguished wine estate situated in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Known for producing some of the region's finest red wines, it boasts a unique architectural style inspired by the Orient. The estate, classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, covers 91 hectares, predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Château Cos d'Estournel wines are revered for their power, complexity, and longevity, often featuring rich flavors of dark berries, spice, and earthy undertones. This château remains a symbol of innovation and excellence in Bordeaux winemaking.
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.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Independent: 89-91/100
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 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.