| Producer
Ch. de Saint Cosme
Region
Southern Rhône, France
Encepagement
100% Syrah
Elevage
Matured in vat. All destemmed and macerated 15 days. Bottling with no fining
or filtering.
Description
Because Syrah is an early ripening grape, 80% of the cuvées were ripe and
picked before the rains. Louis feels that the 2002 is as good as the excellent
2001. The wine is well-structured with deep color and pure, ripe fruit.
Reviews for 2002 Vintage
From the The Wine Advocate, Issue 151 (Feb 2004): "Points: 86.
The 2002 Cotes du Rhone, 100% Syrah all from the Department of the Gard, which was slightly less impacted by the torrential rains than Vaucluse, is a smoky, animalistic Syrah offering notes of leather, tar, and blackberry fruit. This fruity, easy-going 2002 is best drunk over the next year." © The Wine Advocate
Reviews for 2003 Vintage
From the Wine Advocate, #156 (Dec 2004): "Points: 89. For example, the already bottled 2003 Cotes du Rhone, made from 100% Syrah from the department of the Gard, offers up lovely aromas of acacia flowers, blackberries, and creosote in an uncomplicated, fleshy, medium to full-bodied, high-octane style. This seamless, delicious, hedonistic, flavorful, textured Cotes du Rhone is a total turn-on. Enjoy it over the next 2-3 years." © The Wine Advocate |
