2023 Gigondas, Château de Saint Cosme
The benchmark Gigondas from Saint Cosme is a wonderfully spicy, seamless wine with notes of wild herbs and liquorice that speaks of the 100% whole bunch fermentation. There is around 15% new oak cask that was used for the 12 months of ageing which adds a subtle savoury spice note of sandalwood. This is fresh, showing beautiful intensity with notes of cherry, hedgerow fruit, violets and black tea. Lots of detail on the finish, this is a marvellous wine from Louis Barruol.