Pagodes 'Cos St Estephe 2nd Wine 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pagodes 'Cos
Label Name:
 
St Estephe 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Wine Enthusiast 93; Wine Advocate 92; Decanter ~91 (professional reviews for the 2017 vintage)

Tasting Note
Dark black fruits (cassis, plum), black cherry, baking spice, violet and dark chocolate with mineral and peppery notes. Medium-full body, silky texture, fine-grained tannins and a long, fresh finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised beef with soy, Sichuan-style beef dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, plot vinification in a gravity-flow cellar; fermented with controlled temperatures and aged ~18 months in French oak (approx. 50% new).

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Cos d'Estournel (2nd Growth, 1855). Pagodes de Cos created in 1994; estate owned by Michel Reybier since 2000, practicing sustainable viticulture on gravelly Saint-Estèphe soils.