The 2009 Les Pagodes de Cos is a Bordeaux blend produced by Les Pagodes de Cos in the St Estephe sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, sealed with a cork and boasting an alcohol content of 14.5%, has garnered significant attention from wine critics.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine a stellar 94 points, noting its blend which includes a higher proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon (69%) compared to the estate's grand vin. The wine also contains Merlot and a small amount of Petit Verdot. Parker praised its "full-bodied, round, generous" profile, featuring "creme de cassis and floral notes intermixed with hints of wood/barrique and spice." He added that it is "juicy, succulent, and remarkably fresh and well-delineated," suggesting it will be enjoyable for 15-20 years.

James Suckling, also rating the wine at 93 points, highlighted its aromatic complexity with "spices, nutmeg, dark fruits," and commended its "very precise tannins and a long finish." He described it as "a beautiful and racy wine," advising that it would be even better in 2017.

John Perry from JJ Buckley echoed these sentiments with another 94-point review, describing the wine's "ripe flashy nose with intense dark berry aromas and exotic spices." He noted its richness on the palate with "layers of fruit followed by ample sweet tannins."

Wine Spectator rated it 91 points, remarking on its "remarkably lush and supple" character, with "rich plum, cassis, and blackberry confiture notes." They also mentioned elements like "charcoal, tobacco, and singed iron," and advised that it is approachable now but would benefit from mid-term cellaring, drinking well through 2023.

The Wine Enthusiast, providing a barrel sample score of 94 points, found the wine to exhibit "very rich, smooth tannins," with a "power, spice and sweetness, very ripe" profile, including "blackberry and dark chocolate."

Vinous' Neal Martin, scoring it 91 points, pointed out that the wine needed a bit of time to open up, revealing "tobacco-stained black fruit" and "briary and woodland scents." He praised its "extremely well-balanced" nature, despite it not being the most complex.

Jeb Dunnuck, rating it 94 points, described it as a "blockbuster," noting its "deep purple/plum color" and "black raspberry and kirsch-like fruits, spice box, dried flowers and licorice." He highlighted its "huge mid-palate, sweet tannin, beautiful purity of fruit, and a great finish."

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com also rated it 93 points, marveling at its quality given it is a second wine. He remarked on its "waves of ripe, deep red fruits, luxurious textures and a spicy, earthy blast of red and black fruit."

In summary, the 2009 Les Pagodes de Cos is a highly esteemed wine that has received excellent reviews across the board for its rich, complex flavors, and balanced structure, making it a noteworthy choice for both immediate enjoyment and longer-term aging.