St CosmeCote Rotie 2020

Product code: 12342
£54.70 inc VAT
France
Red Wine from
Rhône, France
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Rhône
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: St Cosme
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 100% Shiraz/Syrah
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Rhône
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: St Cosme
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 100% Shiraz/Syrah

Product Notes

St. Cosme Cote Rotie is a red wine that is produced in the Cote Rotie region in Northern Rhone Valley, France. It is made from Syrah grapes grown in the steep, terraced vineyards along the Rhone river. This wine is known for its deep garnet color, rich aroma of dark fruits and floral notes, and complex, full-bodied flavor with tannic structure. It is aged in oak barrels for 18 months, adding depth and complexity to its flavor profile with notes of vanilla and spice. St. Cosme Cote Rotie pairs well with game meats and strong cheeses. It is a highly-regarded wine, known for its quality and sophistication.

Tasting Notes

On the palate, it reveals a freshness followed by an ample, structured, long-lasting finish. The wine unfurls in successive stages and ends with top-quality tannins produced by whole cluster fermentation. It features aromas and flavors of smoked ham, violet, graphite, graphite, and licorice.

About the Winery

St Cosme

Established in 1570, the Chateau de Saint Cosme is beautiful winery located towards the north of the oldest wine region of France, Gigondas. This is a family-run vineyard and currently, the 14th generation of the Barroul family runs this historic winery and the ancient estate surrounding it.  The quality of grapes produced at Saint Cosme is unique, because the geographical location, climate and the soil quality of this region are very rare. 

Located between two geological faults, the terroirs in this locality are very complicated and apt for producing exquisite quality of grapes. Currently, the fruits are cultivated on three uniquely-different and fertile terroirs at Saint Cosme. They are Le Poste, Le Claux and Hominis Fides. The history of the Le Poste vineyard dates back to as early as the 14th century.  The Le Claux and Hominis Fides started functioning from 1902 onwards.

The Le Poste terroir was marked as one of the best soils around half a century ago, because of its unique limestone and sand combination.  The Le Claux terroir is made of limestone clay and small gravels while the Hominis Fides has very high limestone content in it.

Currently, Saint Come has over 15 old vines and their average age is 60 years. Though only Gigondas wines were created here for a long time, it was during 1997 that a new variety of vigneron was added to the Barroul family’s portfolio. This came to be known as the Negociant Vigneron.

Most of the wines that are crafted by this brand are blends of different grape varietals. 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 7% Cinsault and 3% Claritte is the most usual combination of varietals used for making these blends.  The wines created here have a strong flavour and character because the grapes are not destemmed during the winemaking process. Cluster fermentation is done in historical Gallo-Roman vats, which ensure that the flavour of the fruits is retained completely while making wines.

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