Chateau de Saint Cosme Le Claux

In the glass

Aroma: wild herbs, dark plum, iron, pine resin, crushed rock

Palate: dark berry, tobacco, mineral iron, firm tannins, long earthy finish

A Mourvedre-accented Gigondas from the Le Claux parcel; more structured and austere than the estate Gigondas, with iron and wild herb character demanding several years of age.

What it pairs with

• Wild boar ragout with polenta
  Mourvedre's iron notes are a perfect foil for gamey wild boar.
• Aged pecorino
  Firm tannins and mineral character match hard aged cheese.

History

Le Claux is a single-parcel Gigondas cuvee from Saint Cosme, drawn from a high-altitude clay-limestone parcel with more Mourvedre than the estate blend. First produced in 2002 as Louis Barruol explored single-terroir expressions.

1. 2002 — Le Claux first produced as a single-parcel cuvee at Saint Cosme

Facts

Producer

Chateau de Saint Cosme

Grapes

Grenache (65%), Mourvedre (25%), Syrah (10%)

Classification

Gigondas AOC

Oak

Old foudres and used demi-muids

ABV

14.5%

Price

EUR 50-85 at retail

Drinking window

5-18 from vintage

First vintage

2002

Organic

ORGANIC CERTIFIED

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