Chateau Cos d'Estournel 'Les Pagodes de Cos' 2009 France Penedes All come from the granitic

All come from the granitic soils of Chateau The´baud

with nuances of apple and bakery obtained during ageing

Subtle tugs of savory

the long finish displays licorice and crushed violets

Chateau Cos d'Estournel 'Les Pagodes de Cos' 2009 France Penedes All come from the graniticThe 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,