2022 Pagodes de Cos

There is a lot to like here, especially the supple, rich, opulent, creamy-textured fruits that effortlessly across your palate. The finish adds chocolate, spices, silky tannins, freshness, and a refreshing touch of mint on the backend. This is going to be delicious just about on release, and it is going to age for at least 15 or more years with ease. The wine blends 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2040.

Aromas of crème de cassis, blackberries and cigar wrapper introduce the 2022 Les Pagodes de Cos, a full-bodied, rich and enveloping wine with a broad attack, lively acids and a firm, chewy finish. Like the grand vin, this is quite muscular and extracted in style, but it retains good balance.

Close to equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (there's a splash of Petit Verdot), the 2022 Pagodes De Cos sports a dense purple hue as well as a rocking nose of currants, blueberries, tobacco, and sweet oak. This rich, full-bodied, opulent second wine has plenty of mid-palate depth, a fleshy, sexy mouthfeel, and a great finish.