Southern Rhône Spark: Saint Cosme Les Deux Albion Blanc 2023

Tasting Notes

Pale straw with a hint of gold. Aromatically alive with dried apricot, white peach, orange blossom, and almond florals that suggest honeyed elegance. On the palate: medium-bodied with creamy viognier weight balanced by zippy picpoul and Marsanne vivacity. Minerality cuts through—chalky limestone energy and a hint of saline tension. Aromatic, textural, and deeply refreshing. 

Meet the Winemaker

Domaine de Saint Cosme reigns in Gigondas—primarily known for red Rhône icons, but Les Deux Albion Blanc flips the script. Founded in 1570, run biodynamically by the Barruol family, this white bottling hails from limestone-rich vines in Violès (Principauté d’Orange IGP). Viognier, Picpoul, Marsanne and local grapes fermented in barrel and tank—pure Rhône flair. 

Wine Specs

• Blend: ~30% Viognier, 30% Picpoul, 20% Marsanne, 6% Clairette, 6% Ugni Blanc, 5% Bourboulenc, 3% rare Saint Cosme grape

• Vintage: 2023

• Region: IGP Principauté d’Orange / Vaucluse, Southern Rhône, France

• Aging: ~5 months on lees in French oak barrels (25% demi‑muids, 50% small barrels, 25% inox)

• ABV: ~13.6%

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 8–10 °C
  

Critic Reviews

• James Suckling: 90 pts — “Terrific yellow grapefruit and white peaches… fennel aroma and almond accents add energy on the textural, medium-bodied palate. Organically grown.” 

• Wine Enthusiast (2018 vintage): 90 pts — “Juicy pineapple and tangerine edged by stony mineral and salt… thirst-quenching yet elegant.” 

Food Pairings

• Oysters or scallop ceviche with citrus vinaigrette

• Mildly spicy Thai fish salad or grilled white fish

• Roasted chicken or pork loin with herb butter

• Creamy goat-cheese salad with melon or almonds

Why You Need This Bottle

It’s not your typical Rhône white—it’s a limestone whisper turned avocado toast-level approachable. Saint Cosme’s Les Deux Albion Blanc is full-bodied yet refined, fruity yet mineral-driven, and a stellar example of biodynamic Rhône whites without sounding like a lecture.

Elevate your next dinner or relaxed brunch moment with Château de Saint Cosme Les Deux Albion Blanc 2023. Free shipping when applicable or with club discounts—click Add to Cart and taste how Rhône limestone rocks the white wine game.