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
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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.
How to serve Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb cutlets with herbes de Provence, Beef and olive tapenade burger, Wild mushroom tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 1995 — Louis Barruol takes over Chateau de Saint Cosme
- 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
Frequently asked about Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas
What does Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, thyme, garrigue, dark spice, mineral. On the palate, plum, tobacco, dry herbs, medium-to-firm tannins, clean mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Estate Gigondas from Louis Barruol's historic property; structured, mineral, and herb-driven with great food-compatibility and moderate ageing potential.
When should I drink Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas?
Drink 3-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas?
Grilled lamb cutlets with herbes de Provence is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Beef and olive tapenade burger and Wild mushroom tart. Classic Grenache-herb match with straightforward grilled lamb.
What grapes are in Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas?
The blend is Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Gigondas AOC.