Chateau de Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone Les Deux Albion
Deep ruby-red colored wine with aromas of blackberries, cherries, garrigue herbs, licorice, violets, and black pepper. The flavors are ripe blackberries, plums, licorice, spice, with briny notes and earthy minerality. In the heart of the appellation Gigondas, the Château de Saint Cosme, a historic estate (and négociant arm) owned by the Barruol family. With its Gallo-Roman fermentation vats perfectly preserved, this site gives a good idea how their ancestors lived. The property has been in their family since 1490 and have been vignerons (growers) for 14 generations.
Classification: AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée)
Grape Varietal: Syrah, Grenache
Feature: Organic, Vegan, Biodynamic
Country: France
Region: Southern Rhone
Appellation: Côtes du Rhône
Grape Profile: Syrah typically features rich fruit flavors such as blackberry, plum, and blueberry with notes of spices, black pepper, and sometimes smoked meat or olive-like savory elements. Grenache are known for their flavors of ripe red fruit like strawberries, cherries, and raspberries, along with hints of white pepper, cinnamon, and leather when matured.
Region Profile: The Côtes du Rhône spans a large portion of the Rhône Valley, benefiting from a Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny days and the cooling Mistral wind, which helps maintain vine health and concentration. Soils vary widely, including limestone, clay, and alluvial deposits, contributing to diverse expressions.
Pair with: Hearty dishes like grilled red meats, poultry, and game. Rich pasta dishes with meat sauces. Mature aged cheeses like Cheddar and Gouda. Roasted vegetables. Spicy & herb-infused foods.
