Rated 4.41 out of 5 based on 17 customer ratings

(18 customer reviews)

Pagodes De Cos 2016

$56.95

13.00% /

750ml /

Vintage: 2016

WS 91
WE 93
WA 92
DEC 92
JD 93
JS 94

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Winery: Chateau Cos d'Estournel
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red Wine
Wine Style: Red Wine - Savory and Classic
Wine Country Of Origin: France
State / Province: Bordeaux
Sub Region / AVA: Medoc / Saint-Estephe

Brand: Chateau Cos d'Estournel

Wine Description

Pagodes de Cos 2016 is a vibrant and seductive wine, blending 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46.5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 0.5% Cabernet Franc. Produced at the renowned Chateau Cos d’Estournel, it offers a smooth, full-bodied experience that is both playful and powerful. With vines averaging 40 years old, this vintage presents the essence of its Saint-Estèphe terroir.

The 2016 Pagodes de Cos has a deep garnet-purple color, reflecting its complex and intense nature. The nose opens up with seductive aromas of black fruits, warm cassis, and dark cherries. You’ll find hints of spices, smoked meats, and earthy notes like charcoal and underbrush, creating a bouquet that feels exotic and unconventional. As you savor this wine, the palate is filled with luscious, velvety layers of dark fruits. The tannins are rich and smooth, adding to the wine’s sumptuous texture, while the finish remains bright, harmonious, and slightly spicy.

The 2016 vintage of les Pagodes de Cos delivers a fleshy and integrated profile, perfectly balancing concentrated flavors of dark berries, cassis, and ripe plums. It has an earthy character with subtle notes of graphite, sea salt, and cloves. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc provides a nuanced palate that is medium-bodied yet bristling with freshness. This wine’s structure ensures it will age beautifully, rewarding those who enjoy it now or choose to preserve it for future celebrations. To fully experience this wine, we recommend decanting it at least an hour before serving.

The winemaker has crafted a wine that retains a bright vivacity, making it a perfect match for an impromptu lunch or special dinner. Its smooth, velvety tannins, paired with the silky mouthfeel, make it a delight to serve alongside hearty dishes. La Pagode de Cos 2016 is indeed a wine that oenophiles will savor, revealing a bouquet of spices, dark fruits, and subtle florals that will develop further with time.

Pagodes de Cos 2016 has earned high praise from critics. James Suckling awarded it 94 points, noting its deep and intense fruit character and rich, layered tannins. Wine Enthusiast gave it 93 points, highlighting its dense profile and generous dark fruit flavors, typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Decanter praised its freshness, structure, and harmonious finish, calling it a serious wine that showcases the terroir’s power. Each review emphasizes how this vintage over-delivers with its integrated flavors and fine texture, echoing the qualities of Cos d’Estournel’s grand vin.

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To truly enjoy the vibrancy and playfulness of la Pagode de Cos, serve it between 15°C and 16°C. Allowing the wine to warm up in the glass will reveal its delicate nuances, inviting you to savor every sip. Proper decantation and aeration will enhance its complex aromas, preserving its seductive and sumptuous nature.

With Pagodes de Cos 2016, you will experience a delightful balance of fresh, bright, and concentrated flavors, capturing the essence of Saint-Estèphe’s terroir. This wine will continue to age gracefully, making it a prized addition to any collection. Its sleek finish and velvety mouthfeel ensure every glass will be a memorable occasion.

Reviews (18)

18 reviews for Pagodes De Cos 2016

Rated 4 out of 5

Barbara Slagle – December 18, 2023

The Cos d’Estournel Pagodes de Cos 2016 is a real delight. The oak and leather notes blend perfectly with the blackberry and tobacco. The hint of vanilla adds a surprising sweetness.
Rated 5 out of 5

Wm Costello – January 3, 2024

The Cos d’Estournel Pagodes de Cos 2016 is a true indulgence. The cigar box and dark chocolate notes give it a rich, luxurious taste. The clove and strawberry add a sweet, spicy touch.
Rated 4 out of 5

Francisco Ledwell – January 17, 2024

The la Pagodes De Cos is a real winner. The tobacco and cassis notes are wonderfully complemented by the earthy plum and cherry. The black fruit and chocolate undertones add a luxurious touch.
Rated 4 out of 5

Bonnie Gutierrez – January 28, 2024

Cos d’Estournel Pagodes de Cos 2016 is a rich blend of black fruit and chocolate, with hints of cedar and pepper. It leaves a distinct leather aftertaste, truly a masterpiece!
Rated 4 out of 5

Stephen Zamora – February 8, 2024

The Cos d’Estournel Pagodes de Cos 2016 is a splendid blend of clove, strawberry and cream. The prune and toast undertones make it a unique and irresistible wine.
Rated 4 out of 5

Edward Walsh – February 19, 2024

The Les Pagodes De Cos is a beautiful mix of flavours. The vanilla and black fruit notes are a perfect pair. The cedar and pepper undertones add an unexpected kick.
Rated 5 out of 5

Linda Dyer – March 3, 2024

The Chateau Cos d’Estournel is an absolute treat. The cedar and pepper notes are balanced beautifully by the licorice and dark fruit. The slight hint of smoke and graphite is intriguing.
Rated 4 out of 5

Judy Turner – March 25, 2024

The Cos d’Estournel Pagodes de Cos 2016 is a splendid blend. The cherry and plum notes are well-balanced with a touch of earthy leather, making it a treat for the senses.
Rated 4 out of 5

Jason Smialek – May 16, 2024

The la Pagodes De Cos is a true gem. From the minerals to the coffee notes, it truly is a sensory delight. The mushroom and mint notes provide a refreshing aftertaste.
Rated 4 out of 5

Richard Rohde – June 15, 2024

I’m a fan of Pagodes De Cos 2016. The earthy undertones coupled with the robust flavour of plum and cherry make this wine a real standout. The subtle taste of black fruit and chocolate is a bonus.
Rated 3 out of 5

James Ricks – June 22, 2024

The Pagodes De Cos 2016 is a symphony of flavors. The dominant notes are blackcurrant, cassis and an earthy undertone. It’s like sipping on a forest floor.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jeffery Burke – July 3, 2024

Les Pagodes De Cos is a melody of dark fruit and smoke, with a hint of graphite. The undertones of red fruit and blueberry add a sweet twist. It is a wine lover’s dream.
Rated 5 out of 5

Antonia Alexander – July 5, 2024

La Pagodes De Cos is a masterpiece. The burst of mushroom and mint, followed by the subtle hint of cigar box and dark chocolate, is truly a delight for the palate.
Rated 4 out of 5

Phyllis Shultz – August 4, 2024

I adore the Pagodes De Cos 2016. The cream and prune notes are so unusual but blend perfectly with the toast and pencil shavings. It’s a symphony of flavours.
Rated 5 out of 5

Leah Cook – September 12, 2024

The Les Pagodes De Cos is a masterpiece. The red fruit tones are wonderfully balanced by the blueberry and raspberry. The black cherry adds a delightful twist.
Rated 5 out of 5

Raymond Strebe – October 5, 2024

The Chateau Cos d’Estournel is a must-try for wine connoisseurs. The forest floor note gives it an earthy depth while the oak and blackcurrant add a delectable richness.
Rated 5 out of 5

Steven Brown – October 15, 2024

This Chateau Cos d’Estournel is an exquisite blend of raspberry and black cherry, with a surprising hint of minerals. The coffee aftertaste is like the cherry on top!
Rated 5 out of 5

Robert Suomela – October 17, 2024

The Cos d’Estournel Pagodes de Cos 2016 is a delightful mix of blackberry and vanilla. Its oak undertones add a unique twist, making it a must-try!

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How long can I age Pagodes de Cos 2016?

You can age Pagodes de Cos 2016 for 10-15 years. Its structure and tannins allow it to develop more complexity over time.

What food pairs well with Pagodes de Cos wine?

Enjoy it with hearty dishes like roast lamb, grilled steak, or rich mushroom risotto. Its bold flavors complement savory, meaty meals.

What makes Pagodes de Cos 2016 special?

It’s a seductive, vibrant Bordeaux blend with silky tannins, rich dark fruits, and a touch of spice. Crafted by Chateau Cos d'Estournel, it offers Grand Cru style at a great value.

How should I store Pagodes de Cos 2016?

Store it in a cool, dark place at 12°C-15°C with 80% humidity. Proper storage ensures it ages gracefully over the years.

How many cases of Pagodes de Cos 2016 were produced?

Around 55% of the total production at Cos d'Estournel goes into Pagodes de Cos, highlighting its quality and consistency.

Critical Acclaim

WS 91

Wine Spectator

This has good energy, with a light briar note through the mix of raspberry, plum and cherry paste flavors. Subtle chalk and iron streaks add texture and cut on the finish. Best from 2021 through 2031

WE 93

Wine Enthusiast

Dense and full of dark fruits, this second wine from Cos d’Estournel comes from specific parcels. With blackberry fruits and rich, generous tannins, the wine has weight and concentration. The freshness at the end is so typical of the vintage. Drink from 2023.

WA 92

Wine Advocate

The 2016 Les Pagodes de Cos is blended of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46.5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 0.5% Cabernet Franc. It has a deep garnet-purple color and opens with notions of warm cassis, black cherries and smoked meats giving way to scents of charcoal, underbrush and cloves plus a waft of new leather. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with generous black fruits and some compelling red fruit sparks, supported by ripe, grainy tannins and finishing long and spicy.

DEC 92

Decanter

This is a serious wine representing 55% of the overall production, with the other 45% in Cos ('not one drop into a third wine or bulk' says director Aymeric de Gironde). Extremely dark black cassis fruits and graphite show the power of St-Estèphe clays. Fresh, bright and well structured (3.61pH, 65IPT), this is bristling with fruit and silky tannins, and may even close down for a few years. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46.5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 0.6% Cabernet Franc from vines averaging 35 years old, aged in 30% new oak.

JD 93

Jeb Dunnuck

The second wine of the estate is no slouch. The 2016 Pagodes de Cos has some grand vin character in its cassis and graphite aromas and flavors. Showing more incense, graphite, and hints of flowers with air time, this medium to full-bodied, rounded, beautifully textured effort is well worth a case purchase. Drink this beauty, the equal to most estates’ top wines, while you wait on the grand vin to come around.

JS 94

James Suckling

A red with very deep and intense fruit character, yet rich tannins to back it all up. Full-bodied, layered and powerful. The second wine of Cos d’Estournel is serious again in 2016. Try from 2025.