Domaine de Saint Cosme - Côte Rotie 2017
Located in the heart of the Gigondas appellation, Saint Cosme is an historic domain of a unique kind: its Gallo-Roman wine-making site is made up of fermentation vats cut from the rock.
Acquired by the Barruol family in 1490, the property has seen 15 generations of winegrowers succeed one another. It includes 22 hectares of old vines with an average age of 60 years. In 1972, Henri Barruol was already convinced by organic viticulture. He practiced it to respect his vines, produce clean wines and protect the ecosystem of the Saint Cosme valley. Today, Louis Barruol, his son, manages the estate and created in 1997 a "Négoce-Vigneron".
The Côte-Rôtie is made from 100% Serine, a very old Syrah. The 12-month aging is 40% in new oak and 60% in first-use.