Château Cos d'Estournel

It has a streamlined and focused nose, very delineated with black fruit intermingling with incense and iris. It is very controlled. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, but full tannins in the mouth with impressive volume. There is an unerring purity here, a gradual crescendo of intensity towards a peppery finish that lingers long. This is an impressive Grand Vin - classic Cos d'Estournel.

93 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '10 Les Pagodes could be the best 2nd wine Cos has produced; beautiful, silky tannins as well as sweet mulberry and black currant fruit; full bodied and a rich finish.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '07 Ch Cos d'Estournel has fresh mushroom on the nose, with dark fruits and berries; full-bodied, with soft, velvety tannins and a rich, fruity finish.

94 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '06 Ch Cos d'Estournel has sweet bouquet of blue and black fruits, licorice, graphite, and charcoal; full-bodied, possesses high levels of sweet tannin.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. Drinks supremely now, the frisky '01 Les Pagodes de Cos defines the appellation well; minerally, red-fruited and bright; a fine choice with grilled rib-eye and charred veggies.

#90, TOP 100 WINES, 97 PTS, WINE ENTHUSIAST 2008, The '05 Ch Cos d'Estournel the tannins that add richness along with intensely ripe black fruits, dark plums and figs; long-lasting aftertaste.

89 PTS ROBERT PARKER JR. The '02 Pagodes de Cos has a sweet nose of smoked herbs, black fruits, and meat in a fleshy, medium-bodied, spicy style meant for drinking over the next 10-12 years.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 Ch Cos d'Estournel has loads of currant and blackberry, with hints of Indian spices; full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish; round and generous.

98 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The prodigious, fantastic '03 Cos d'Estournel is a candidate for wine of the vintage; accompanied by a compelling perfume of black fruits, subtle smoke, and pain grille.

89 PTS ROBER PARKER JR. "The second wine from Cos d'Estournel, the execllent fruit driven Les Pagodes de Cos possesses a dark ruby color; sweet tannin; medium bodied; and loads of character.

93 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '02 Ch Cos d'Estournel is one of the candidates for wine of the vintage; has a noble nose of graphite intermixed with black currant, spice box and licorice; brilliant.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Wonderful spice and currant aromas to this young '01 Chateau Cos d'Estournel; full-bodied, with super well integrated, refined tannins; long caressing finish; very, very silky.