Côte‑Rôtie 2022 from Château Saint Cosme is a striking and genuinely value‑for‑money wine, awarded 95 points by James Suckling and 93 points by Wine Spectator. It ranks among the finest wines of this prestigious appellation, and its high ratings confirm exactly what its reputation suggests: a wine of depth, purity and remarkable finesse offered at a highly attractive price.
Château Saint Cosme, a long‑standing favourite of the Greek market, is based in Gigondas in the Southern Rhône and has remained in the same family since 1492. Critics consistently regard it as the leading estate of the region.
For this Côte‑Rôtie, the fruit comes from Serine, the ancient and highly aromatic local clone of Syrah that the domaine has preserved over generations. The vines grow on the steep granitic slopes typical of the appellation. Fermentation takes place entirely with whole clusters, a choice that adds both exuberant fruit intensity and finely woven tannins. The wine then ages for twelve months in a mix of new (thirty percent) and second‑use large oak casks, allowing complexity to develop without overshadowing the purity of the fruit. It is a wine that already impresses but is clearly poised to become even more expressive and harmonious with a few years of patience.
Côte‑Rôtie 2022 from Château Saint Cosme will only grow more impressive over the next few years. Make a bottle yours now!
