Chateau de Saint Cosme Le Poste by Chateau de Saint Cosme

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, garrigue, wild flowers, cinnamon, earthy mineral

Palate: raspberry, plum, dried herbs, medium tannins, mineral dry finish

A third single-parcel Gigondas from Saint Cosme, somewhat lighter and more floral than Le Claux; Cinsault adds a fresh, aromatic quality to the Grenache core.

What it pairs with

Herb-roasted pork loin
Floral Grenache with Cinsault freshness pairs well with lighter pork preparations.
Grilled courgette and aubergine
Lighter-framed Gigondas with aromatic freshness suits grilled vegetables.

How to serve Chateau de Saint Cosme Le Poste

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. Herb-roasted pork loin, Grilled courgette and aubergine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Le Poste is a single-parcel Gigondas from Saint Cosme, from a parcel near the old postal road through the village. It includes Cinsault for freshness, making it the most approachable of the Saint Cosme single-parcel Gigondas range.

2003: Le Poste first produced as a single-parcel cuvee at Saint Cosme

Facts

Producer: Chateau de Saint Cosme · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%), Cinsault (10%)
Classification: Gigondas AOC
Oak: Old foudres only; no new oak
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 45-70 at retail
Drinking window: 3-15 from vintage
First vintage: 2003
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Chateau de Saint Cosme Le Poste

What does Chateau de Saint Cosme Le Poste taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, garrigue, wild flowers, cinnamon, earthy mineral. On the palate, raspberry, plum, dried herbs, medium tannins, mineral dry finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A third single-parcel Gigondas from Saint Cosme, somewhat lighter and more floral than Le Claux; Cinsault adds a fresh, aromatic quality to the Grenache core.

When should I drink Chateau de Saint Cosme Le Poste?

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 Le Poste?

Herb-roasted pork loin is the canonical pairing; Grilled courgette and aubergine is the other strong match. Floral Grenache with Cinsault freshness pairs well with lighter pork preparations.

What grapes are in Chateau de Saint Cosme Le Poste?

The blend is Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%), Cinsault (10%). The wine is classified as Gigondas AOC.

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