Domaine de Saint Cosme - Côte Rotie 2018
Located in the heart of the Gigondas appellation, Saint Cosme is a historic domain of a unique kind: its Gallo-Roman vinification 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 the interest of organic viticulture. He practiced it to respect his vines, produce clean wines and protect the ecosystem of the Saint Cosme valley. Today, his son Louis Barruol manages the estate and in 1997 created a "Négoce-Vigneron".
The Côte-Rôtie 2018 is made from Serine (old Syrah) cultivated on a schistous soil in the localities of Plomb, Besset, Viaillère and Neve. Aging lasts 12 months, 30% in new barrels and 70% in wine barrels. The cuvée is bottled without filtration. 2018 is a great vintagein the north of the Rhône.
Grape variety: 100% Serine