2021 Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas

Country: France Region: Southern Rhône Vintage: 2021 Cépage: Grenache (70%), Mourvèdre (15%), Syrah (14%), Cinsaut (1%) Size: 750 ml Rating(s): 94 (JS) "The wine shows intense blackberry and fig fruit with licorice, violets, and charcoal on the finish. It is remarkably fresh and finessed given the sun and warmth of the southern Rhône. The unique micro-climate combined with 60-year-old vines and traditional winemaking make Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas the benchmark wine of the appellation. Grenache is the pale-colored, red-fruited, and potpourri-scented red grape variety of the southern Rhône and can be paired with both rustic and sophisticated dishes. Full-bodied Grenache-based wines are ideal with stews, braises, and grilled meats, while lighter versions can work well with dark fish and tomato-based dishes such as ratatouille." -Winemaker's Notes "This rich and impeccably balanced Gigondas has everything we look for in the wines of this appellation. What a wide spectrum of aromas