Cos d'Estournel Les Pagodes de Cos 2019

Tightly wound and reserved, the 2019 Les Pagodes de Cos shows classic Saint-Estèphe restraint. Grilled herbs, menthol and dried roses emerge gradually, revealing the wine's underlying complexity. The mid-palate feels compact and somewhat nervous at this stage, likely benefiting from additional bottle age. There's real character here beneath the firm structure.