Les Pagodes de Cos 2012 – An elegant and approachable Saint-Estèphe that captures the charm and warmth of the vintage. Brimming with ripe black cherries, plums, and sweet spices, it offers silky tannins and a smooth, rounded texture balanced by freshness and finesse. Refined yet easy to enjoy, this second wine of Cos d’Estournel delivers pure drinking pleasure with the signature spice and elegance of the Grand Vin in a more open, supple form.

James Suckling | JS 89
Published: Feb 22, 2015

A juicy and rich second wine from Cos with spices, minerals, nutmeg and fruit. Full body, chewy tannins and a fresh and pretty finish. Builds on the finish. Better in 2018.

The Wine Advocate | RP 88
Published: Apr 30, 2015
Drink: 2015-2025

Their second wine, the 2012 Les Pagodes de Cos (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot), exhibits soft tannins, a deep ruby/purple color, sweet plum, black cherry fruit, a round, generous mouthfeel and excellent purity and depth. This is a very up-front and consumer-friendly second wine to drink over the next decade. 

Vivino | Vivino 4.1

The joy and spontaneity of moments shared with loved ones. An impromptu lunch with friends is the perfect occasion to open a bottle of Pagodes de Cos. It is reminiscent of the simple pleasures of life, like homemade blackcurrant syrup, a bowl of just-picked red cherries or a freshly opened jar of citrus jam. Pagodes de Cos is at once indulgent, comforting and vivacious, like a carefree conversation with family or friends in a familiar place.

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- 2012 -

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 60%
MERLOT : 40%

Very smooth and well-focused, 2012 Pagodes de Cos is immensely charming. Its nose of fresh black fruit also features delicate spicy hints characteristic of Cos d’Estournel. The approachable softness on the aftertaste of this young wine shows its difference with the grand vin. The elegant, silky structure is complemented by fresh, soft, eminently delicious flavours. This is a very seductive vintage.

SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS
Wine is a living thing. After aging in the barrel, it continues to evolve in the bottle, year after year. To fully appreciate the aromas of the wines of Cos d’Estournel, we suggest following a few simple rules.

Ideally, wines should be stored in a clean room between 12°C and 15°C and at about 80% humidity.

Pagodes de Cos will develop complex aromas that will vary according to the characteristics of each vintage and evolve with time. Proper service will allow these qualities to express themselves completely.
The youngest vintages—those produced after 2010—should be decanted at least one hour before tasting. Aeration will help bring the spirit and passion of each wine into focus, so its potential can be fully revealed.
We recommend opening vintages produced prior to 2010 about one hour before serving, without decantation, so their aromas may be released gently.

We recommend serving wines between 15°C and 16°C. As they continue to warm up in the glass, they will release their full palette of aromas and reveal their most subtle, delicate nuances.