2018 Château Saint Cosme Cote Rotie
| Vintage: | 2017 |
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| Description: | Winemaker Notes\r\n\r\n\r\nThe C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie this year displays superb density and depth, yet never loses its tell-tale \u201cethereal\u201d character. More than ever, whole cluster fermentation defined the vintage style. Notes of char, iron and tobacco leaf accent penetrating black-cherry and cassis flavors in this muscular\r\nexpression of C\u00f4te R\u00f4tie. Produced from 100% whole-cluster Syrah and matured twelve months in 30% new French oak, it\u2019s a weighty, intensely structured red framed by firm, gripping tannins and a delicately earthen, meaty finish.\r\nEnjoy this 2018 with beef and truffles.\r\nJeb Dunnuck 95 Points \r\nWine Enthusiast 95 Points\r\nAbout Ch\u00e2teau de Saint Cosme\r\nLocated in the heart of the Gigondas appellation, Saint Cosme is a historic estate of a kind unique. Its Gallo-Roman winemaking site, made up of fermentation tanks cut from the rock, has come down to us in perfect condition. It gives a precise idea of \u200b\u200bwhat was to be the life of our close ancestors, the Gallo-Romans. Acquired by our family in 1490, the property has seen a succession of 15 generations of winegrowers. It includes 22 ha of old vines with an average age of 60 years. They give small returns. The terroir of Saint Cosme is a geological mosaic linked to the great upheaval of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Saint Cosme is located exactly at the point of intersection of two geological faults, in a cold and late microclimate: balance, freshness and finesse characterize our wines.\r\nThe Chapelle de Saint Cosme, located in the heart of our vineyard, is a gem of Roman art. Built in the 11th and 12th centuries, it reflects the purity of Romanesque art: sobriety, simplicity lines, balance of volumes. She illuminates our vineyard with her majesty and makes reign over him a peaceful atmosphere. It deserves the short walk necessary to reach it. We we dedicate to Saint Cosmo, wishing to ensure that the extraordinary is best expressed potential of its terroirs and old vines. The permanence of ancient knowledge, culture organic, understanding the terroirs are our guides. In 1972, Henri Barruol, my father, was already convinced by the value of organic viticulture. He practiced it to respect his vines, produce clean wines and protect the ecosystem of the valley of Saint Cosme. It was a conviction without mercantile ulterior motives because he was selling his Gigondas in barrels, to traders. We are continuing this important work. No weedkiller is used, no chemical fertilizers, pesticides or synthetic products. All the vines are bind to prevent grass invasion. Our ecosystem is dynamic and balanced, our soils are alive.\r\nIt was on the basis of this winemaking past that I created in 1997 a business that we can call \ |
| Price: | $ 74.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
| Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on September 10, 2020.
