Château de Saint Cosme, Gigondas, Le Claux 2020
Product Information
Country France
Region Rhone
Grape Variety Grenache
Vintage 2020
ABV 16%
Crafted by the historic Château de Saint Cosme estate, the Gigondas Le Claux 2020 is a biodynamic French Grenache wine sourced from the domaine’s oldest single vineyard, dating back to 1870. Located in the heart of Gigondas, this 1.8-hectare vineyard, called Le Claux (meaning "Clos" in old French) is a field blend dominated by Grenache vines averaging 60 years in age, with 10% believed to be from the original planting.
Family-owned since 1490, Château de Saint Cosme is widely regarded as the benchmark producer of the Gigondas appellation. Under the stewardship of Louis Barruol, the estate has embraced traditional whole-cluster fermentation, indigenous yeasts, and biodynamic practices, resulting in a wine of remarkable purity and terroir expression.
Tasting Notes:
The 2020 vintage of Le Claux is often described as the most “Burgundian” expression of Gigondas. Grown on yellow limestone marl, it delivers a striking bouquet of wild strawberries, violet, Chinese Five Spice, peat, and camphor. On the palate, it is refined and fresh, with age-worthy structure and finesse.
Vinification Details:
• 100% whole-cluster fermentation
• Indigenous yeasts
• Aged in 20% new French oak (228L barrels)
• No fining or filtration
• Certified biodynamic farming.
Perfect Food Pairings:
This full-bodied Grenache-based red pairs beautifully with:
• Rustic dishes like lamb stew or cassoulet
• Braised meats and grilled steaks
• Tomato-based Provençal dishes such as ratatouille.
• Earthy vegetarian fare with mushrooms or aubergine.
Whether you are a collector, sommelier, or Rhône wine enthusiast, this limited-production Gigondas is a must-have for your cellar or next dinner pairing.
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.
