Chateau de Saint Cosme Hominis Fides

In the glass

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 of extraordinary concentration and mineral depth, among the finest wines of the appellation.

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.

History

Hominis Fides is the prestige single-parcel cuvee of Chateau de Saint Cosme, from the oldest Grenache vines on the estate's galets soils. First produced in 2005, it is made only in exceptional years and is the pinnacle of Barruol's Gigondas production.

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

Facts

Producer

Chateau de Saint Cosme

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

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