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2011 Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas Valbelle
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Gigondas
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Community Tasting Notes 12
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bobadopolis Likes this wine: 92 points
May 16, 2022 - Spectacular after about 30 minutes of air. Plum, deep strawberry, and a bit of dark chocolate on the nose. Similar profile on the palate with addition of some orange zest, dried thyme, perhaps a titch of oregano, and chocolate covered raspberries. Light in color, and relatively light on the palate. This should coast along for many more years, but delightful today for sure.
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railgunner Likes this wine: 93 points
February 26, 2022 - Needed a little time in the decanter (2hrs)
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Hermosabritdad Likes this wine: 92 points
November 12, 2021 - Very good. Nor much to add to my previous note, other than to say it is it a great place right now. Time to enjoy this. No need to wait.
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timcardk Likes this wine: 88 points
November 7, 2021 - Disappointed, to much oak
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Hermosabritdad Likes this wine: 92 points
July 15, 2021 - A very nice S Rhone that can compete with CNDP. Big body Gigondas at its best. Dark purple with garnet edge. Lots on the nose: sweet red and black fruit (raspberry and black plum) some green pepper notes along with licorice and then secondary vanilla and chocolate from the oak. On the palette is medium + intensity, raspberry and black plum again and a pretty long finish. The complex nose and length make this worth the price of entry - just! Palette feel like it may however be at or just over it’s peak. A nice package if you like your taste is for a strong bold Rhone. Not subtle, but rich and enjoyable. 90% Grenache and a splurge of 10% Syrah!
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By Matt Walls
Château de Saint-Cosme Gigondas Vertical, 8/31/2019 (link)(Château de St Cosme, Valbelle, Gigondas, Rhône, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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January/February 2013, IWC Issue #166 (link)(Chateau de St. Cosme Gigondas Valbelle) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Château de Saint Cosme
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Valbelle
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Gigondas
- UPC Code 3483811100102
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 111 (67%)
- Consumed 54 (33%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 11 votes
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- ProducerChâteau de Saint Cosme
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationGigondas
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