Gigondas Grit + Finesse — Saint Cosme Hominis Fides 2021

Tasting Notes

In the glass: deep ruby with violet rim — serious presence from the start.
On the nose: black cherry, boysenberry, black olive tapenade, hints of dried lavender, garrigue (thyme, rosemary), and charcoal smoke. 
On the palate: dense and broad-shouldered yet refined — layered fruit of dark plum, ripe Grenache berries, spice, iron-rich minerality and refined tannins that stretch. Finish is long, savory, with salt-licked soil and herb tones. 
This wine demands a decant (or a wait) but rewards with depth.

Meet the Winemaker

Château de Saint Cosme is one of Gigondas’s landmark estates, led by winemaker Louis Barruol. The “Hominis Fides” single-vineyard bottling comes from the sandiest, most limestone-driven parcels of the estate — Grenache planted on Miocene-era sand and stone — producing wines of elegance, texture and serious terroir drive. 

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Grenache

• Vintage: 2021

• Region: Gigondas AOC, Southern Rhône Valley, France

• Aging/Vinification: From sandy-limestone parcels, estate uses meticulous vineyard work and aging in barrel (old & new) for their premium wines. 

• ABV: ~15% 

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 16-18 °C — let this powerhouse breathe.

Critic Reviews

• Wine Enthusiast: “Black olive takes center stage on the nose, with hints of boysenberry, violets and scorched earth. The savory palate delivers salty Nyons olives, fresh plum, saffron, and dried lavender, balanced by iron and soft black pepper. Mineral-rich and complex, it’s a perfect match for roasted wild fowl and should cellar well through 2035+.”

• Estate listing / acclaim page: “Not for the timid, this bold wine commands attention with its black licorice, olive tapenade and a meaty layer accented by wild thyme and bay leaf.” 

• Buyer note: Recognised among the top cuvées for Saint Cosme, showcasing rare finesse for Grenache in Gigondas. 

Food Pairings

• Grilled or roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary & black pepper — the herb + dark-fruit combo nails this.

• Wild boar ragù with pappardelle — structure and depth meet richness.

• Beef-rib steak with rosemary butter and char — to match tannin and fruit.

• Mature cheeses: Tomme de Savoie, aged Comté — both have the substance to hold up.

• Rustic Provençal dishes: daube with olives & tomatoes — terroir echo.

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you’re done with “nice red” and ready for red that leaves a mark. Hominis Fides 2021 by Saint Cosme is all about place, texture, presence and patience. You’ll pop this when you mean business—or when you want to impress without being loud. It’s depth and finesse, guaranteed to age beautifully.

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