Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas 2022 stands amongst the iconic wines of the Southern Rhône. Awarded 94 points by both James Suckling and Decanter, it is a true gem—an intense, characterful red ideal for lovers of bold, expressive wines.
Located in the heart of the Southern Rhône near the village of Gigondas, Saint Cosme is one of the region’s oldest wineries, with a history dating back to 1490. Still family-owned, it is currently led by Louis Barruol, the 14th generation of the founding family. Since 1992, Barruol has embraced biodynamic farming, reinforcing the estate’s commitment to sustainability and authenticity. The winery’s philosophy centers on expressing the unique terroir and ancient vineyards of the region through traditional winemaking methods. Barruol believes the surrounding landscape holds parcels of land with rare and distinctive soil compositions—an insight validated by consistently high praise from leading wine critics worldwide.
Gigondas 2022 Château de Saint Cosme is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache Noir, Mourvedre, and Syrah from vineyards over 50 years old. Fermentation took place with whole bunches in stainless steel tanks, while the wine was aged in French oak barrels (20% new and 50% up to the fourth use) and concrete tanks (30%). This gave the wine an explosively aromatic nose, with expressive fruit and accentuated floral and spicy character. It was bottled without filtration and is truly impressive.
Gigondas 2022 Château de Saint Cosme is a generous and juicy red wine, with all the virtues of Grenache and the exuberant elements of Chateauneuf, but with more refinement and an impressively lower price.
