Chateau Cos d'Estournel 'Les Pagodes de Cos' 2009 France Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux Slightly dry with zippy acidity

Slightly dry with zippy acidity

This single vineyard wine from Kaesler contains no added preservatives

as the wine opens up pear and jasmine notes appear

This is backed by lively acidity and finely wrought tannins

prizing the delicate and ethereal nuances of the grape

Chateau Cos d'Estournel 'Les Pagodes de Cos' 2009 France Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux Slightly dry with zippy acidityThe 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,