Producer Notes
We do like a fancy chateau and this is the fanciest going: right up there with Brighton Pavillion in its ostentation. They’re also very big on elephants at Cos d’Estournel, which we approve of.
It is, however, the top wine from our favourite appellation in the Medoc, Saint-Estephe.
The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot.
There’s a second (red) wine known as Pagodes de Cos, an obviously named white wine, and a Merlot-heavy red second wine called Goulée.
Vintage Notes
2016 was an excellent vintage in Saint Estephe
2016 was an excellent vintage in Bordeaux
Other 2016 Saint Estephe
Other vintages of Les Pagodes de Cos
Other wines from Chateau Cos d’Estournel
1955 Chateau Cos d’Estournel: £580
2005 Chateau Cos d’Estournel: £200
2014 Chateau Cos d’Estournel: £135
2016 Chateau Cos d’Estournel: £215
2017 Chateau Cos d’Estournel: £130
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