Louis Barruol, winemaker and owner of Chateau de Saint Cosme, breaks tradition by blending Sauvignon (Blanc) and Viognier to make this fresh and lightly styled white. The grapes are counterbalanced nicely with the Vigonier providing floral and wax notes and the Sauvignon giving the wine structure and acidity. Louis’ newsletter calls the wine iconoclastic because French wine law places this unique blend in the very broad and somewhat inglorious "Vin de France" category. Nonetheless, the wine is excellent for summer and light cuisine. At $20, this wine outperforms its price and that is exactly why Chateau de Saint Cosme chooses to produce it.
Chateau de Saint Cosme, Vin de France (France) Sauvignon – Viognier 2022
By Vince Simmon