We re-tasted the Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone lately and wow, they are fantastic purple colored syrahs made for everyday consumption. Not many Cotes du Rhone, which is located in Southern France, are made of mostly syrah. It is something you get more out of the North of the Rhone (St. Joseph, Cornas, Crozes Hermitage, etc...).
Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone 2009-
Made from 100% cool climate Syrah from the sector of Gard, which is well-known for its favorable terroir for Syrah, the tank-aged 2009 Cotes du Rhone exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue along with loads of peppery black fruits and a delicious, soft style.
Philippe’s Everyday Price $16.99- Vintage Price $15 per bottle or $14.50 for 6 or more
Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone “Les Deux Albion” 2009-
Les Deux Albion is composed of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre and Clairette, all co-fermented and aged in primarily concrete tanks and some of the newer wood tanks called tronconique. This potentially outstanding effort reveals a big, sweet bouquet of flowers, black currants, black cherries, camphor and exotic tropical fruits. The wine is intense, luscious and silky smooth with ripe tannin yet adequate acidity. This medium to full-bodied
Philippe’s Everyday Price $22.99- Vintage Price $20.50 per bottle or $19.99 for 6 or more.
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