Pagodes 'Cos Bordeaux Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pagodes 'Cos
Label Name:
 
Bordeaux Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-11°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93-94; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 91-93; Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate 90-92; Jeb Dunnuck 92; Decanter ~90. (estournel. com; wine. com; Wine Advocate)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and kumquat, jasmine and fresh almond on the nose; apple, pear and stone-fruit with crushed-stone minerality, saline streak and lively acidity. Medium‑to‑full, creamy texture and a long, tangy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lobster, citrus-roasted chicken, seafood risotto, goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, Thai green curry (mild), Chinese steamed fish.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; precise fermentation with part barrel élevage in French oak and lees contact to add texture; blended from Sauv. Blanc and Sémillon. (Cos d'Estournel vinification practices).

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Cos d'Estournel. Vine parcels on gravelly Saint‑Estèphe soils; oldest vines c.37 years. Estate owned by Michel Reybier; winemaking led by Cos d'Estournel team. (estournel.com).