Saint Cosme
Côtes du Rhône 2019
Rhône Valley
About the SessionThe Rhône Valley is well represented in this offering, with twenty-one lots spanning both the Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône. From the steep schist slopes of Côte-Rôtie and the renowned vineyards of Condrieu, to Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the southern appellations of Vinsobres, the selection brings together some of the Rhône’s most distinguished producers and classic wines.
LOT 84
Saint Cosme
Côtes du Rhône 2019
ZAR 1 800
About this Item
Saint Cosme is the négociant range of Louis Barruol, whose family estate, Château de Saint Cosme, is one of Gigondas’s finest. This Côtes du Rhône is a pure Syrah, a perennial bargain drawn from the Gard and Vinsobres. 2019 was an excellent southern Rhône vintage. Joe Czerwinski from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gave it a rating of 91, and James Molesworth from Wine Spectator gave it 90.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
“While the 2019 Cotes du Rhone is not a single-estate wine, 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 and Vinsobres, it retains a sense of freshness not often found in Syrahs from the Southern Rhône.” - Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 91/100 (Nov 2020)
“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.” - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 90/100 (Feb 2021)
Notes
Please note that the bottles in this lot exhibit damage and wear to the labels. Please refer to the accompanying photographs for the condition of each bottle.
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