Saint Cosme is a negociant line under Château Saint Cosme created in 1997 by owner and winemaker Louis Barruol. Wines from estate vineyards are labeled Château Saint Cosme. Using grapes from contracted vineyards allows him to make delicious wines like this 2021 Cotes du Rhone at very affordable prices. It is made of Syrah, which was fermented then aged in cement vats for six months before bottling. It has a deep ruby, purple color and spicy, dark fruit aromas. It is full-bodied with concentrated flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry with balancing acidity, very smooth tannins and a lingering finish, a perfect foil for spicy barbequed beef or a loaded pizza.
Saint Cosme, Côtes-du-Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) 2021
By Rebecca Murphy