Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long finish

Aroma: concentrated cherry, mineral dust, dried violet, iron, dark spice

Palate: intense plum, silky tannin, garrigue extract, mineral depth, extremely long finish

The prestige single-parcel Gigondas from Saint Cosme; 100% old-vine Grenache from the estate's oldest galets-soil parcel.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb rack with truffle
    Concentrated old-vine Grenache holds its own against truffle and prime lamb.
  • Slow-roasted venison
    High-acid, mineral Grenache complements gamey venison beautifully.

How to serve Chateau de Saint Cosme Hominis Fides

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled lamb rack with truffle, Slow-roasted venison. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Hominis Fides is the prestige single-parcel cuvee of Chateau de Saint Cosme, from old-vine Grenache on the estate's galets-soil parcel (vines averaging 80 years). First produced in 2005, it is made only in exceptional years and represents Barruol's flagship Gigondas bottling.

  1. 2005: First vintage of Hominis Fides from old Grenache at Saint Cosme

Facts

Producer
Chateau de Saint Cosme · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (100%)
Classification
Gigondas AOC
Oak
Old foudres; no new oak; minimal sulphur
ABV
15.0%
Price
EUR 80-140 at retail
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
2005
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Chateau de Saint Cosme Hominis Fides

What does Chateau de Saint Cosme Hominis Fides taste like?

On the nose, concentrated cherry, mineral dust, dried violet, iron, dark spice. On the palate, intense plum, silky tannin, garrigue extract, mineral depth, extremely long finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a very long finish. The prestige single-parcel Gigondas from Saint Cosme; 100% old-vine Grenache from the estate's oldest galets-soil parcel.

When should I drink Chateau de Saint Cosme Hominis Fides?

Drink 5-20 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 Hominis Fides?

Grilled lamb rack with truffle is the canonical pairing; Slow-roasted venison is the other strong match. Concentrated old-vine Grenache holds its own against truffle and prime lamb.

What grapes are in Chateau de Saint Cosme Hominis Fides?

The blend is Grenache (100%). The wine is classified as Gigondas AOC.

Tags

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