Crozes-Hermitage  2018

Château de Saint Cosme

Crozes-Hermitage
2018

  • Sustainable

$38.75

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
14615137
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Subregion
Northern Rhone
Appellation
Crozes-Hermitage
Varietal(s)
Syrah 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Aging vessel type
in oak barrels of different passage
Length of aging
12 months
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About this winery

In the heart of the appellation Gigondas, the Château de Saint Cosme is an exceptional estate, with its Gallo-Roman fermentation vats perfectly preserved. This fantastic historical site gives a good idea how our ancesters the gallo-romans were living. The property has been in our family since 1490 and we have been vignerons for 14 generations. We have 15 has of old vines (average 60 years old) with a yield of around 27Hos/Ha. The terroir is apparently homogeneous but it’s actually...

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Production notes

100% Serine (ancient variety of Syrah). Destemmed fruit. Granite soils. Twelve months’ ageing: 20% in new casks - 40% in casks used for one wine - 40% in casks used for two wines. Bottled unfiltered.

Tasting notes

Aromas of blackberries, as well as notes of violet and white pepper, medium body and fine tannins. A real delight! Food pairings: duck breast with figs, venison steak with red wine sauce, leg of lamb roasted with honey and root vegetables.

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