Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas

In the glass

Aroma: dark cherry, thyme, garrigue, dark spice, mineral

Palate: plum, tobacco, dry herbs, medium-to-firm tannins, clean mineral finish

Estate Gigondas from Louis Barruol's historic property; structured, mineral, and herb-driven with great food-compatibility and moderate ageing potential.

What it pairs with

• Grilled lamb cutlets with herbes de Provence
  Classic Grenache-herb match with straightforward grilled lamb.
• Beef and olive tapenade burger
  Full-bodied Gigondas handles burgers with Provencal condiments.
• Wild mushroom tart
  Earthy mineral notes complement wild mushroom dishes.

History

Chateau de Saint Cosme is one of the oldest continuous wine estates in Gigondas, with a history dating to Gallo-Roman times. Louis Barruol took over in 1995 and revived the estate's reputation. The estate Gigondas draws on old vines planted on the village's historic terraces.

1. 1995 — Louis Barruol takes over Chateau de Saint Cosme
2. 1997 — First vintage of the revived estate Gigondas under Louis Barruol

Facts

Producer

Chateau de Saint Cosme

Grapes

Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%)

Classification

Gigondas AOC

Oak

Old foudres and demi-muids; no new oak

ABV

14.5%

Price

EUR 35-60 at retail

Drinking window

3-15 from vintage

First vintage

1997

Organic

ORGANIC CERTIFIED

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