Chateau Cos d'Estournel 'Les Pagodes de Cos' 2009 France Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux smoke and a superior berry

smoke and a superior berry tincture

This single vineyard wine from Kaesler contains no added preservatives

focused red offers crushed red plum and ripe currant flavors intertwined with herb

prizing the delicate and ethereal nuances of the grape

cabernet-driven nose

Chateau Cos d'Estournel 'Les Pagodes de Cos' 2009 France Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux smoke and a superior berryThe 2009 Pagodes De Cos is a blockbuster that I wish I had more of in the cellar. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mostly Merlot (theres a small amount of Petit Verdot) brought up in roughly 50% new French oak, its deep purple plum color is followed by a smorgasbord of black raspberry and kirsch like fruits, spice box, dried flowers and licorice. With a huge mid palate, sweet, sweet tannin, beautiful purity of fruit, and a great finish,