France

Gigondas

Full

Cork

Remarkably dark in colour in the glass. Distinctly meaty on the nose, with some deep-set herbal notes. There's a touch of volatility on the nose that reminds me of old Madeira. This follows through onto the palate, with a great rising up of tannins which it still needs time to temper. They're grainy, textural and a little raw. Some might think the wine lacks refinement due to this, but I think it accentuates its character and terroir. A deep, meaty, roaring Gigondas with an almost Bovril-like quality. The oldest vines of the estate from a variety of different parcels, this cuvée has since been discontinued.

Grenache / Garnacha

Syrah / Shiraz

Château de St Cosme, Valbelle, Gigondas, Rhône, France, 2005

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Remarkably dark in colour in the glass. Distinctly meaty on the nose, with some deep-set herbal notes. There's a touch of volati

Oaked

Château de St Cosme, Valbelle, Gigondas, Rhône, 2005

75cl

United Kingdom

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Bordeaux Index

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Westgarth Wines

Matt Walls

Château de St Cosme

Rhône

Still

Château de St Cosme, Valbelle, Gigondas, Rhône, 2005

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