Hailing from the northern terroirs of Pagodes de Cos, the 2025 vintage brilliantly illustrates the unique identity of this estate, which is intimately linked to the world of Cos d’Estournel. On the gravelly ridges overlooking the Gironde estuary, the vines—now some forty years old—have withstood the early and dry conditions of the vintage particularly well, benefiting from deep soils blending gravel and clay capable of preserving freshness and balance right through to harvest. Heir to the bold vision of Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel, this wine benefits from an extremely precise plot-by-plot approach, where each terroir is cultivated according to its specific characteristics to reveal the vineyard’s full complexity. Ripeness was achieved with ease, yielding concentrated grapes with exceptional aromatic definition.
On the palate, Pagodes de Cos 2025 reveals an expressive and refined nose, blending crisp black fruits, blackcurrant, and fresh blackberry with hints of sweet spices, cedar, and graphite. The palate impresses with its energy and precision: the Merlots bring body and richness, while the structure retains a saline tension that is very characteristic of the Saint-Estèphe terroir. The tannins, fine and perfectly polished, support a full-bodied and persistent texture, carried by a lovely freshness. The long, savory finish leaves an impression of balance and elegance, in a style that is at once generous, distinguished, and deeply harmonious.
