Granite Grit: Saint Cosme Crozes‑Hermitage 2022—Serine Syrah That Demands the Table

Tasting Notes

Picture this: deep ruby with stony hues. The nose crackles open with black cherry, smoked bacon, black peppercorn, and whispers of incense. The palate? Textured, medium- to full-bodied Syrah, slathered in red and black fruits, smoky spices, fine tannins, and granite-fueled structure that lingers. It’s rustic elegance with heft—balanced, brooding, and full of terroir tension. 

Meet the Winemaker

Château de Saint Cosme, led by Louis Barruol, is the Rhône rebel you wish you knew earlier. Since 1490, the Barruol family has been coaxing terroir out of granite slabs in Gigondas. For their Crozes‑Hermitage, they source from steep, granitic slopes where the ancient Serine (Syrah) clone thrives. The result? Syrah that whispers of earth, sea salt, and Northern Rhône clarity. 

Wine Specs:

• Varietal: 100% Syrah (Serine clone)

• Vintage: 2022

• Region: Crozes‑Hermitage AOC, Northern Rhône, France

• Body & Texture: Medium- to full-bodied, fine tannins, stone-framed texture

• Serving Temp: 15–17 °C—just cool enough to let that granite snap shine

Critic Reviews:

• 93 pts – Jeb Dunnuck: “Big, rich, meaty beauty offering medium to full-bodied richness, lots of red and black fruits, smoky, meaty, bacony notes, fine tannins, and a great finish.” 

• Wine Enthusiast (Anna‑Christina Cabrales): “Captivating nose… fresh black cherry with floral and spicy notes; vibrant acidity makes a beautifully balanced wine, unmasked fruit all the way.” 

• “Harmonious, round and textural Crozes‑Hermitage…” —multiple critics & consensus buzz 

Food Pairings:

• Grilled lamb shoulder with charred rosemary

• Smoked sausage or bacon-wrapped porcini skewers

• Beef stew spiked with white pepper and thyme

• Charcuterie boards—prosciutto, duck salami, manchego

Why You Need This Bottle:

Because this isn’t just Rhône Syrah—it’s Pied-noir electricity meeting rugged granite. Saint Cosme’s 2022 Crozes‑Hermitage is a terroir-native heavyweight built for long dinners, smoky flavors, and telling stories. It’s approachable now, epic with age.

Ready for a wine that slags structure like a drum but leaves velvet on the finish? Add Saint Cosme Crozes‑Hermitage 2022 to your cart—club perks or free shipping apply. Decant just enough, sip thoroughly, and let the Rhône ruggedness roll.