Château de Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône 2020

France

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Côte du Rhône

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Côte du Rhône - France

An intense, energetic Syrah from a legendary winemaker, Louis Barruol

Description

Château de Saint Cosme

Côtes du Rhône 2020, made by Louis Barruol, is a remarkable red wine that showcases the unique terroir of the region. Upon opening the bottle, you are greeted with an aroma of dark fruit such as blueberries, black cherries and plums, mixed with notes of spice and earthiness. On the palate, the wine is medium-full bodied with a silky texture, offering flavors of juicy dark fruit and a hint of black pepper. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, providing structure and balance to the wine. Overall, the Château de Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône 2020 is a delicious and elegant wine that is both easy to drink and packed with flavor. It is a great representation of the traditional style of Rhône wines and is sure to please any lover of French reds. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with food, this wine is an excellent choice for any occasion.In conclusion, if you're looking for a high-quality, flavorful, and well-made red wine, the Château de Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône 2020 is definitely worth trying. Louis Barruol has once again proven himself as a master winemaker and this wine is a testament to his skill and dedication.

Wine at a glance

Still Wine

2020

Dry

Red

Syrah

14.5

% Alcohol

Full Bodied

1/2 hour decanting

Drink now on in max 5 years

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Dark ruby color

Aroma

Aromas of violets, cracked pepper, cassis and blueberries leap from the glass

Flavor

Medium to full-bodied palate is ripe but silky, leading into a long, mouthwatering finish. Notes of blackberry, bacon, graphite, blueberry, rose.

Overall Impression

Louis Barruol has once again proven himself as a master winemaker and this wine is a testament to his skill and dedication.

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Critics Reviews

James Suckling

91/100

This is pure syrah from both sides of the southern Rhône and has very rich dark cherries and sweet ripeness to the palate. Good depth and detail here. Juicy and long. Quite plush, too.

Robert Parker

91/100

While the 2019 Cotes du Rhone is not a single-estate wine (it's labeled simply Saint Cosme, without the "Château de"), this 100% Syrah is a perennial bargain—and this could be its best vintage to date. Aromas of violets, cracked pepper, cassis and blueberries leap from the glass, while the medium to full-bodied palate is ripe but silky, leading into a long, mouthwatering finish. A blend of fruit from the Gard (the right bank of the Rhône) and Vinsobres (the left bank, about 400 meters above sea level), it retains a sense of freshness not often found in Syrahs from the Southern Rhône.

Wine Spectator

90/100

A solidly built version, with crushed cherry and plum puree notes that meld with melted red licorice before singed juniper takes over on the finish. This has guts and range.

Wine Enthusiast

90/100

Gigondas legend Louis Barruol purchases grapes from the Gard to produce this 100% Syrah Cotes-du-Rhone bottling. Plump and generous in mouthfeel, it's an undeniably southern, sun-drenched expression of Syrah but with a cutting mineral freshness and salty tang on the finish. Soft tannins and hints of bramble and cut stone rim flavors of rich, ruddy black-cherry and plum preserves. Best enjoyed young.

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