Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône

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Wine Description

Château de Saint Cosme is the leading estate of Gigondas and produces the benchmark wines of the appellation. The property has been in the hands of the Barruol family since 1490. Louis Barruol took over from his father in 1992 making a dramatic shift to quality and converting to biodynamics in 2010.

The estate lies in the heart of Gigondas where 15 hectares of vineyard grow in the shade of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountain. In addition to the estate-grown wines labeled “Château de Saint Cosme,” Louis Barruol buys grapes from contracted growers, labeling these “négociant” wines simply as “Saint Cosme.”

Saint Cosme Côtes-du-Rhône is produced from 100% Syrah and is from the rocky and cool vineyards of Vinsobres and the stony Villafranchian terraces of the Gard. Vinsobres brings freshness and complexity while the terraced vineyards of the Gard contribute color and power. The wine is partially destemmed, fermented with natural yeasts, and vinified in concrete vats.

Le Poste Vineyards and Dentelles de Montmirail

"This is pure syrah from both sides of the southern Rhône and has very rich dark cherries and sweet ripeness to the palate. Good depth and detail here. Juicy and long. Quite plush, too."
— James Suckling, Jul 2019

“This Barroul family has owned this estate since 1570—and the Chateau sits on an ancient Gallo-Roman site—suffice it to say, they know a thing or two about teasing out the concentration, depth and minerality of this terroir. Made from 100% Syrah, this wine ripples with black plum/cherry, pepper and sultry tannins.”
— Forbes, Jan 2021

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Vineyard name

Côtes du Rhône

Soil composition

Red clay, round stones, limestone

Training method

Guyot Gobelet

Elevation:

105 feet

Vines/acre:

2000

Exposure:

Southern

Harvest time:

Mid September

First vintage of this wine:

1997

Bottles produced of this wine:

300,000

Varietal composition:

100% Syrah

Fermentation container:

Cement vats

Maceration technique:

Pumpovers

Malolactic fermentation:

Yes

Fining agent:

Vegan

Type of aging container:

Cement vats

Size of aging container:

100 HL

Length of aging before bottling:

6 months

pH level:

4.2

Acidity:

2.9 g/L

Alcohol:

14.5 %

Residual sugar:

1.7 g/L

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Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône

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