James Suckling (94)

Really juicy and delicious on the nose. Enticing. Plum, berry and spice undertones. Some chocolate. Full and very long. Gorgeous focus and finesse. Better in 2021.

James Suckling (94)

A red with very deep and intense fruit character, yet rich tannins to back it all up. Full-bodied, layered and powerful. The second wine of Cos d’Estournel is serious again in 2016. Try from 2025.

James Suckling (94)

A red with very deep and intense fruit character, yet rich tannins to back it all up. Full-bodied, layered and powerful. The second wine of Cos d’Estournel is serious again in 2016. Try from 2025.

James Suckling (94)

This shows wonderful depth and richness, yet it’s so fresh and vivid with dark berries, dark plums and spice. Full-bodied, balanced and creamy with beautiful flavors and structure. So many spices in this. Only 12% alcohol. Second wine of Château Cos-d’Estournel. Better after 2022.

James Suckling (94-95)

This is so beautiful with very fresh and ripe fruit at the same time. Medium-to full-bodied. Rich and layered. The accessibility and forwardness is so enticing in this second wine. Best Pagodes ever?

James Suckling (94-95)

This is so beautiful with very fresh and ripe fruit at the same time. Medium-to full-bodied. Rich and layered. The accessibility and forwardness is so enticing in this second wine. Best Pagodes ever?

James Suckling (94-95)

This is really minerally and salty with spices, such as cloves. Full-bodied, yet tight and beautiful. Chewy, yet focused and bright. Very integrated. Hard not to drink.

James Suckling (94-95)

This is really minerally and salty with spices, such as cloves. Full-bodied, yet tight and beautiful. Chewy, yet focused and bright. Very integrated. Hard not to drink.

James Suckling (94-95)

This is really minerally and salty with spices, such as cloves. Full-bodied, yet tight and beautiful. Chewy, yet focused and bright. Very integrated. Hard not to drink.

Jancis Robinson (17)

58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. Structured and fresh with present but unaggressive tannins. Fruit bright and lifted. Upright and classic in its demeanour and clearly with ageing potential. (JL) 13.3%

Jancis Robinson (17)

58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. Structured and fresh with present but unaggressive tannins. Fruit bright and lifted. Upright and classic in its demeanour and clearly with ageing potential. (JL) 13.3%

James Suckling (93)

I like the currant, spice, white pepper and cedar aromas here that follow through to a medium body and pretty core of fruit with currants, tobacco, chocolate and cedar. 60% merlot, 36% cabernet sauvignon, 3% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Needs two or three years to soften.

James Suckling (94-95)

This is impressive, big and very structured at the beginning, but then it opens and spreads out with ultra-fine tannins that caress the palate. Really opens at the end and finds its weightless state. Serious. 50% cabernet sauvignon and 49% merlot, 1% cabernet franc.

Jeb Dunnuck (94)

Rocking stuff with its ripe currants, black cherries, smoke, tobacco, leather, and graphite as well as some chocolaty oak all emerging from the glass, the 2023 Pagodes De Cos is medium to full-bodied and has a ripe, layered, yet balanced mouthfeel, solid focus and precision, and ripe tannins. It's a beautiful Pagodes to drink over the coming 20 years or more. Drink 2026-2045.

Jeb Dunnuck (94)

Rocking stuff with its ripe currants, black cherries, smoke, tobacco, leather, and graphite as well as some chocolaty oak all emerging from the glass, the 2023 Pagodes De Cos is medium to full-bodied and has a ripe, layered, yet balanced mouthfeel, solid focus and precision, and ripe tannins. It's a beautiful Pagodes to drink over the coming 20 years or more. Drink 2026-2045.

The Pagodes Cos Blanc 2020 is an exceptional Bordeaux Blanc from the esteemed vineyards of Cos d'Estournel in France. This lauded winemaker offers an incontrovertible commitment to quality, marrying tradition with innovative techniques to create this exceptional wine. Crafted with a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and a hint of Muscadelle, the Pagodes Cos Blanc 2020 is a triumph in the realm of fine white wines.

Imbued with stunning clarity and radiant golden hue, this wine carries an aromatic mix of white peach, floral tones, and hints of vanilla. The palate is beautifully balanced, offering a harmonious blend of succulent fruit, crisp acidity, and a lingering mineral finish. Its well-rounded nature makes it the perfect match for a wide range of gourmet dishes.

Brimming with complexity and finesse, the Pagodes Cos Blanc 2020 is a testament to the skilled artisanship that identifies this prestigious wine. Prepare to be captivated by this prestigious gem from the heart of Bordeaux.

James Suckling (93-94)

Intense, with plenty of flint, dried herbs, dried lemons, guava and a smoky touch. Medium-to full-bodied with bright acidity. Concentrated, yet vivid and energetic. Tangy. So delicious. 85% sauvignon blanc and 15% semillon.

Jeb Dunnuck (94)

Looking at the two whites from this great address, the 2022 Pagodes De Cos Blanc is based on 57% Sauvignon Blanc and 43% Semillon. Crushed citrus, honeyed mint, tropical fruits, and a salty, seashell-like sense of minerality all emerge from this beauty, and it's medium-bodied, with a bright, vibrant mouthfeel, clean acidity, and a great finish.

Jeb Dunnuck (94)

Based on 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, the 2023 Pagodes De Cos Blanc sports a brilliant white hue as well as caramelized citrus, chalky minerality, and minty herbs. It's fresh, focused, and pure on the palate, with medium-bodied richness, a vibrant mouthfeel, high yet integrated acidity, and outstanding length. Drink this impressive white over the coming 10-15 years. Drink 2026-2040.

Take your sense of taste on a journey with the Paisajes y Vinedos Paisajes VII Cecias 2005. This splendid Rioja wine is born of the prestigious winescape of La Rioja, Spain. It hails specifically from the 3rd micro-parcel of Vinedos de los Paisajes where each vine is tended with meticulous attention.

Produced only from the stellar 2005 vintage, the wine exudes cityscape of harmonic complexity and grace. Traditional fermentation techniques were used, followed by 14 months of aging in French oak imparting a refined depth to the wine. This master craftsman’s dedication to nature's rhythm results in a wine of resounding purity and elegance. Expect a layered bouquet of ripe red fruits, balsamic notes and toasty hints from the wood aging.

Paisajes y Vinedos Paisajes VII Cecias 2005 is a true emblem of an exceptional viticultural year and the passionate skill of its dedicated winemakers.

Vinous (94)

The 2019 Barbaresco Basarin, here in its second release, is terrific. It shows a slightly dark fruit profile along with notable textural richness and a feeling of creaminess that is quite appealing. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, menthol and licorice are some of the many notes that take shape in the glass. There's real depth and substance here.