The 2009 Les Pagodes de Cos Ex-Chateau 2020 Release is a robust Bordeaux Blend hailing from the renowned St Estephe sub-region in Bordeaux, France. This red wine, with a significant alcohol content of 14.5%, is composed predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot and a hint of Petit Verdot. It is a product of Les Pagodes de Cos, the second wine of the esteemed Cos d'Estournel estate.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this vintage an impressive 94 points, noting its full-bodied, generous nature, with "lots of creme de cassis and floral notes intermixed with hints of wood/barrique and spice." Parker highlighted its freshness and delineation, suggesting it merits "considerable attention from consumers."

Wine Enthusiast also rated this wine 94 points, describing it as very rich with "smooth tannins, super-ripe fruit," and possessing power, spice, and sweetness. The palate is dominated by blackberry and dark chocolate, creating a luxurious experience.

James Suckling commended the wine with a 93-point score, appreciating its spicy and fruity profile, with "very precise tannins and a long finish," and recommended it as "better in 2017."

Wine Spectator gave it 91 points, praising its lushness and density, with notes of "plum, cassis, and blackberry confiture" and a finish that remains honest due to "flickers of charcoal, tobacco, and singed iron."

Jeb Dunnuck, who also rated it 94 points, called it a "blockbuster" with a "smorgasbord of black raspberry and kirsch-like fruits, spice box, dried flowers, and licorice," highlighting its sweet tannins and beautiful purity.

Jeff Leve echoed these sentiments with a 93-point review, describing it as hard to believe it is only a second wine, offering "waves of ripe, deep red fruits" and luxurious textures.

Overall, the 2009 Les Pagodes de Cos is a well-received vintage, praised for its richness, complexity, and longevity.