Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2021

„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.”

„Ripe and friendly, with a blast of plum and boysenberry compote flavors laced with licorice and backed by a twinge of lavender on the plump finish. Drink now through 2022. 35,000 cases made,”

„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. Drink now.“

„Louis Barruol’s entry-level bottling is unique because it is 100% Syrah. Deep, dark-fruited and well-structured with attractive spice and floral top notes, the 2021 is a fantastic choice to pair with grilled or braised beef or lamb.”

„Black cherry compote and granite introduce this rich, velvet-textured red. It's a full-bodied, voluminous sip packed with luscious preserved-plum flavor but balanced neatly by fresh acidity and a fringe of cocoa powder tannins. A weighty Côtes du Rhône that should drink at peak through 2025.”

„Brombeere und Holunder, Schwarzkirsche und dunkle Schokolade, Pfeffer. Am Gaumen Geschmeidigkeit und Frische, sehr viel Saft und mineralische Untertöne, hat das Volumen und den Charme der Südrhône und die mineralisch-zupackende Art des Nordens. Ein Teil der Trauben kommt aus den Nachbarlagen der Côte Rôtie.“