Saint Cosme Crozes Hermitage 2022
A majestic interpretation of Crozes-Hermitage with a rich and intense palate enveloped in notes of smoky bacon, blackberry, white pepper and incense through to an everlasting finish.
This Crozes-Hermitage is a tribute to the historic part of Crozes-Hermitage, from the days when the appellation covered very few flatlands. The grapes are sourced from the finest hillside vineyards in Larnage, Erôme and Gervans. This cuvée is made up of 100% Sérine, which is an ancient, small-berried and low yielding heirloom Syrah, native to the region which is renowned for its aromatic complexity and finesse. Louis Barruol attributes the classic smoky character in the Northern Rhône wines to Sérine. It thrives in the granitic soils of the appellation.
The crop was all destemmed before undergoing natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine was matured for 12 months in French oak casks, of which 20% were new, 40% were second use and 40% in casks had been previously used for a combination of two or three wines. Bottled without filtration.
| RRP | £34.25 |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13% |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| Subregion | Crozes Hermitage |
| Grapes | Syrah 100% |
| Body | C |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Cork |
Steeped in history, Château de Saint Cosme is nestled in the southern Rhône appellation of Gigondas and has been in the Barruol family for over 500 years. In 1992, fourteenth generation winemaker, Louis Barroul took over the reins of the estate from his father. Today, he is one of the most highly respected winemakers in the Rhône Valley and is affectionately referred to by fellow winemakers of the region as the ‘Genius of Gigondas’. With great determination and flair, he showcases the great potential of the Gigondas terroir with his outstanding parcellaire cuvées from individual old-vine vineyard plots. The estate has great geological diversity, as it is exceptionally located at the crosspoint of two geological faults, which is very rare. Over the years, Louis has also established his own ‘negoce’ wines, seeking out the spirit of soils and vineyards, working painstakingly with small batch fermentations, advancing hand in hand with wine growers who love what they do, while adding that special touch. This has enabled him to explore and master different terroirs, from which he consistently produces pure wines with a precise sense of place, personality and balance.
