🏰 The 2021 Bordeaux vintage, though challenging, saw strong efforts, particularly from second wines like Les Pagodes de Cos. Saint-Estèphe, where this wine hails from, was noted as a high-performing area in 2021. This wine is a blend of 60% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. It presents a deep garnet-purple colour with aromas of cassis, dark berries, cigar wrapper, and hints of Sichuan pepper and tilled soil. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, offering vibrant red and black fruit preserves with a wonderfully fine-grained structure and a long, lifted finish. While the tannins are firm, they are also fine-grained and can be round, suggesting it will benefit from a few years to soften. 【Second wine of Classified Growth quality from a challenging vintage】. 🍴 This robust and elegant red Bordeaux pairs exceptionally well with hearty dishes such as grilled ribeye steak, braised short ribs, or aged cheeses. It also complements roasted lamb or beef Wellington beautifully. 🥂 Ideal for a sophisticated dinner party or a special occasion, this wine can be enjoyed now after some decanting, or cellared for further development, offering a taste of a top estate.