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• huse Likes this wine: 93 points

  February 22, 2024 - Extremely refined and well-balanced southern Rhône wine (100 percent Grenache) sourced from a small vineyard plot situated at the foot of the mountain range 'Dentelles de Montmirail' (limestone and marl soils). Aged for twelve months in oak barrels (30 % new, 40 % second use, 30 % third use). Deep ruby-red in color with some evolution at the rim and an enticing bouquet displaying scents of sour cherry, kirsch liqueur, licorice and some nuances of leather and cedar wood. The full-bodied and very elegant palate is marked by luscious blackberry and plum fruit, a silky texture, great depth and harmoniously integrated tannins. Complex and persistent aftertaste. The wine is in its optimal drinking window now, and will continue to drink well for another 3-4 years.
  
  Uiterst verfijnde en fraai uitgebalanceerde wijn uit de zuidelijke Rhône (100 percent Grenache) geteeld in een klein perceel aan de voet van de 'Dentelles de Montmirail'-keten (kalksteen en mergel bodems). Hij rijpte twaalf maanden in eikenhouten vaten (30 % nieuw, 40 % tweede gebruik, 30 % derde gebruik). Diep robijnrood van kleur met wat sporen van evolutie aan de rand van het glas en een verleidelijk bouquet met aroma’s van zure kers, kirsch, zoethout en wat nuances van leder en cederhout. Het volle en zeer elegante smaakpatroon wordt gekenmerkt door weelderig bramen- en pruimenfruit, een fluwelige textuur, grote diepgang en harmonieus geïntegreerde tannines. Complexe, persistente afdronk. De wijn biedt nu optimaal drinkgenot en blijft zeker nog 3-4 jaar op dit niveau.

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• tantotinto wrote: 93 points

  September 12, 2023 - Better than the last bottle. Fruit is more prominent, garigue and spice. Elegant.

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• tantotinto wrote: 92 points

  August 23, 2023 - First bottle of the 2012 Le Poste that we have opened. Tasted after a couple of hours in a decanter. Red fruit, spice and a touch of licorice. Soft and feminine. Very good although less complex than most previous bottles from this producer. Would be surprised to see much upside from here.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2012
• Type Red
• Producer Château de Saint Cosme
• Varietal Red Rhone Blend
• Designation Le Poste
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Rhône
• SubRegion Southern Rhône
• Appellation Gigondas
• UPC Code 3483811400097

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• In Cellars 83 (69%)
• Consumed 37 (31%)

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