Château Cos d’Estournel stands on the gravel and clay soils of Saint-Estèphe near the Gironde and benefits from the same maritime-influenced conditions as the Grand Vin of Cos d’Estournel. The gentle slopes with deep gravel beds over a clay-bearing subsoil endow Pagodes de Cos 2025 with a remarkable combination of aromatic intensity, freshness, and precise structure. Averaging around forty years of age, the vines come from specially selected parcels whose later ripening proved particularly valuable in the early 2025 vintage.

Warm conditions in the 2025 vintage brought early ripening, while the cooler, later-developing soils enabled optimal phenolic maturity. As a result, the wine unites concentration and density with remarkable tension and freshness.

The blend consists of 62% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. The high proportion of Merlot shapes the wine with a supple texture and juicy fruit, while Cabernet Sauvignon contributes structure, mineral depth, and length. Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot add fine spice and further aromatic complexity.

In the glass, Pagodes de Cos 2025 displays a deep, clear color and open aromatics of dark cherry, blackcurrant, and ripe plum, accompanied by fine spice notes, cedarwood, and subtle floral nuances. On the palate, the wine feels juicy and precise at once, with fine-grained tannins and remarkably vibrant freshness. The fruit remains clearly defined and is carried by a mineral tension that imparts length and energy. Compared with the Grand Vin, Pagodes de Cos is more approachable and open early on while preserving the estate's characteristic structure and sense of place.

Pagodes de Cos 2025 possesses very good aging potential and will continue to evolve harmoniously over many years. With increasing bottle age, the dark fruit aromas will progressively meld with spicy and earthy nuances, while its freshness and elegant structure remain intact.22, the second wine of Château Cos d'Estournel, is an outstanding Saint-Estèphe that reflects the finesse and structure of the Grand Vin in a more approachable, early-drinking form. Crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, it presents itself in a deep, dark color with violet reflections and unfolds an expressive bouquet of blackcurrants, blackberries, and ripe plums. These fruit aromas are accompanied by subtle floral notes, cedarwood, fine spices, and an elegant graphite minerality typical of the Cos d'Estournel terroir.

On the palate, the wine presents an impressive balance of freshness, density, and silky tannins. Vibrant acidity provides energy and precision, while the ripe fruit structure and fine spice lend depth and multi-layered complexity. The finish is long, elegant, and shaped by dark fruit, delicate roasted notes, and a hint of cocoa.

Pagodes de Cos 2024, the second wine of Château Cos d’Estournel, presents itself in the 2024 vintage with remarkable expressive power and precision—a wine that is far more than merely a “little Cos.” On the nose, it is immediately approachable yet anything but simple: aromas of ripe blackcurrants, dark cherries, and blackberries meld with floral nuances of violets and dried lavender, accompanied by fine spice—black tea, cedarwood, a touch of licorice, and graphite. On the palate, it impresses with a creamy texture supported by ripe yet still youthful tannins that provide structure without compromising elegance. The fruit remains juicy and pure, with fresh, well-integrated acidity that lends liveliness and length. Despite its provenance from a classified growth estate, Pagodes de Cos maintains its own distinct identity: less monumental than the Grand Vin, yet more approachable and ready to drink earlier—without sacrificing depth or refinement. The 2024 stands out as a particularly accomplished vintage of balance, clarity, and quintessential Saint-Estèphe spice—a wine that will shine both in its youth and after several years of bottle age. A true statement of quality for the second wines of the Médoc.