2023 Cos d'Estournel Pagodes de Cos Blanc

Pagodas de Cos Blanc 2023

Pagodes de Cos Blanc 2023 comes from the prestigious Bordeaux appellation. The blend consists of 80% Sauvignon blanc and 20% Sémillon, which makes for a refined and elegant wine.

The Terroir of Cos d'Estournel Blanc

The terroir of Cos d'Estournel Blanc is located in the north of the Médoc, near the mouth of the Gironde Estuary. This area benefits from a cool microclimate and natural ventilation from the nearby ocean, which contributes to the production of wines with great aromatic precision.

Vineyard management

Pagodes de Cos Blanc 2023 is the result of 19 years of experience in vineyard management and vinification of white wines. The vines, the oldest of which are 38 years old, have reached their full potential for producing fine white wines worthy of the name of the estate's famous pagodas. The soil is plowed regularly and sustainable methods are used to grow top quality grapes.

Flavor profile

Pagodes de Cos Blanc 2023 is bright and delicate, with floral aromas and a soft texture that envelops the palate. The wine evokes the image of a walk through a flower garden, with subtle notes that make it a wonderful pleasure to enjoy at any time. It has a full and radiant middle palette with a lot of intensity and a salty aftertaste.

Tasting notes

The wine has a distinct depth and focus, with character of sliced lemon and green mango, as well as orange blossom. There are also hints of stone and salt. The wine is full of body and has a radiant mid-palate with a lot of intensity. The aftertaste is salty and persistent, which adds to the complexity of the wine.

The estate

Located in the north of the Médoc, on the hill of Saint-Estèphe, Château Cos d'Estournel appears majestically. The castle and pagodas surprise and captivate the eye like a real palace of a Maharaja. In 1791, Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel inherited several hectares of vineyards and built the estate. As an adventurer who had traveled the world, his taste for the exotic and the Orient gave Château Cos d'Estournel its unique architecture in the Médoc. Owned by Michel Reybier since 2000, it continues to shine in the Saint-Estèphe appellation, in the tradition of the greatest wines in the world, characterized by a unique style where the taste for beauty and excellence is a constant search.

Innovation and Sustainability

Cos d'Estournel continuously strives for excellence. The vineyards are managed with a focus on sustainability and innovation. Over the past few years a replanting and grafting program has been carried out to further improve the quality of the grapes. Thanks to their deep roots and proximity to the Gironde Estuary, the vines of Cos d'Estournel Blanc produce a remarkably balanced harvest with beautiful density and refinement.