Saint Cosme Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021: Rhône Royalty with a Smoky Snarl

Tasting Notes

This one rolls in deep—like, velvet-robe, smoky-parlor deep. Garnet-ruby in the glass, the nose flexes leather jackets, tobacco leaves, burnt sage, smoked cherrywood, and a hint of baker’s chocolate. On the palate? Red berries and black fruit dueling it out: juicy raspberry, dark plum, blackberry compote, and spiced cherry. Then come the sweet tannins and that signature Saint Cosme precision: a finish loaded with black pepper, fennel, licorice, fig, and just enough dried fruit to keep you guessing.

Meet the Winemaker

Louis Barruol is not just making wine—he’s crafting legacy. His family’s been doing this since 1490 (yes, Columbus-was-still-sailing 1490), and when he took over Saint Cosme in 1992, he flipped the script. Biodynamic, fiercely terroir-driven, and unapologetically Gigondas. The fruit for this Châteauneuf comes from three elite plots—including the iconic La Crau—and Louis treats each grape like it’s got a royal title. Because in the Rhône, it kinda does.

Wine Specs

• Varietal(s): 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 10% Cinsault

• Vintage: 2021

• Region: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France

• Alcohol: 14.5%

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 16–18°C (60–64°F)

Critic Reviews

• 91 Points – Wine-Searcher:
  “Many critics score this Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine highly.”
  (Translation: It's quietly flexing on the other bottles on your shelf.)

Food Pairings

• Roasted lamb with rosemary & garlic

• Short rib stew or duck confit

• Aged Manchego or Gouda

• Smoky grilled eggplant or mushroom cassoulet

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you’ve done the whole “safe red blend” thing and you’re ready to step into your villain era. This is spice, structure, and soul—with just enough swagger to keep it sexy. If wine had a leather jacket, this would be it.

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