Château Cos d’Estournel – Pagodes de Cos 2009 – Bordeaux France

Pagodes de Cos 2009 is the second wine of Château Cos d’Estournel, a generous and fully mature Saint-Estèphe with cassis, forest fruit, cinnamon spice, and satin-soft tannins.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
• Region / Appellation: Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2009
• Style: Dry, full-bodied Left Bank Bordeaux red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Nose: Cassis and dark forest fruits with cinnamon and savory spice
• Taste: Generous, ripe, and precise, with concentrated dark fruit and subtle warmth
• Texture: Full-bodied and round, with tannins that have evolved into a satin-soft profile
• Finish: Long, polished, and refined, balancing richness with freshness

The 2009 vintage has developed beautifully. Château Cos d’Estournel describes it as exceptionally generous and fully mature, with the finesse and satin-soft texture that make this one of the standout mature vintages of Pagodes de Cos.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Mature Saint-Estèphe from one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates
• High Cabernet Sauvignon proportion gives classic Left Bank structure and cassis character
• Satin-soft tannins make this 2009 especially appealing to drink now
• Château guidance is simple: open about one hour beforehand; no decanting required

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast lamb with rosemary
• Beef tenderloin or prime rib
• Duck breast with mushrooms
• Braised short ribs
• Aged Comté or firm cow’s-milk cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors looking for mature prestigious-estate Bordeaux at second-wine level
✓ Drinkers who enjoy cassis, savory spice, polished tannins, and developed Bordeaux
✓ Saint-Estèphe and Left Bank Bordeaux fans
✕ Not ideal if you want a youthful, primary-fruit style
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light-bodied, low-structure reds

Scores

Robert Parker: 94 points
James Suckling: 93 points