Château de Saint Cosme, Gigondas, Hominis Fides 2021
Product Information
Country France
Region Rhone
Grape Variety Grenache
Vintage 2021
ABV 15.5%
Crafted from 90-year-old Grenache vines in the prestigious Gigondas appellation, the Château de Saint Cosme Hominis Fides 2021 is an exceptional red wine for collectors and Rhône Valley enthusiasts. As one of the flagship single-vineyard wines from Château de Saint Cosme, the leading estate in Gigondas, this vintage delivers elegance, power, and a deep sense of place.
Grown in Miocene-era sandy soils rich in clay and stones (similar to those at Château Rayas in Châteauneuf-du-Pape), this limited-production Gigondas red wine undergoes whole-cluster fermentation using native yeasts. Aged in 20% new French oak barrels and bottled unfined and unfiltered, it embodies purity and complexity in every glass.
Only 10 barrels of this wine are produced annually, making it a rare Grenache wine from Gigondas.
Tasting Notes:
Elegant and textured, the 2021 Hominis Fides offers lifted aromatics of crushed pepper, truffle, graphite, and subtle smoke. The sandy terroir gives this Grenache remarkable finesse, silky tannins, and a long, refined finish. Louis Barruol describes it as the most stylish of the estate’s single-vineyard expressions.
Food Pairing Ideas:
This full-bodied Rhône Valley Grenache red wine pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes:
• Herb-roasted lamb or beef stew
• Duck confit or braised short ribs.
• Tomato-based dishes like ratatouille.
• Grilled vegetables or earthy mushroom risottos
Its depth and elegance also make it a standout option for festive dinners and gourmet occasions.
Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas Old Vine Red Wine – Crafted by Louis Barruol, "The Genius of Gigondas"
Discover the exceptional Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas red wine, a masterpiece from the heart of the southern Rhône Valley. With over 500 years of winemaking heritage, this historic estate has been owned by the Barruol family since the 16th century. Today, fourteenth-generation winemaker Louis Barruol leads the estate, earning widespread acclaim as one of the Rhône’s most respected vintners, often called the Genius of Gigondas.
Crafted from old-vine parcels in the Gigondas appellation, each bottle reflects the estate’s unique location at the intersection of two rare geological faults. This natural advantage provides remarkable soil diversity, enabling Louis to produce single-vineyard Rhône wines that truly express their terroir.
In addition to estate-grown wines, Barruol oversees his own Rhône Valley négociant wine collection, working closely with trusted growers. He supervises every step, from vineyard to bottle, to deliver exceptional wines from appellations like Côtes du Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage, and Saint-Joseph.
Whether you are a collector, sommelier, or enthusiast of premium Gigondas wines, Château de Saint Cosme offers a powerful and elegant expression of the southern Rhône.
