Château de Saint Cosme, Gigondas, Le Poste 2021
Product Information
Country France
Region Rhone
Grape Variety Grenache
Vintage 2021
ABV 15.5%
Discover the elegance and heritage of Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas Le Poste 2021, a limited-production biodynamic Grenache red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley. Crafted from a single 1-hectare terraced vineyard near the historic Saint Cosme chapel, this wine embodies artisan winemaking and terroir expression.
Family-owned since 1490, Château de Saint Cosme is the benchmark producer of Gigondas appellation wines. Under the stewardship of Louis Barruol since 1992, the estate has embraced biodynamic farming and minimal intervention winemaking. Le Poste is produced using whole cluster fermentation, native yeasts, and is aged in 20% new French oak barrels. Only six barrels are produced annually, making this vintage highly collectible.
The 2021 vintage of Le Poste comes from high-altitude limestone terraces, among the coolest sites in Gigondas, yielding a wine of remarkable freshness, minerality, and aromatic depth.
Tasting Notes:
This structured and mineral-driven Grenache red wine offers a precise balance of power and finesse. Expect complex aromas and flavours of iodine, violet, cracked pepper, and smoky ash, supported by fine tannins and bright acidity. A truly expressive and age-worthy Rhône wine.
Food Pairing Suggestions:
Pair this full-bodied Rhône red wine with a range of gourmet dishes:
• Braised lamb shanks or beef short ribs
• Herb-crusted grilled pork chops
• Duck confit or game meats.
• Mediterranean ratatouille or tomato-based pastas
Ideal for both rustic French cuisine and elevated dinner pairings, Le Poste is a versatile companion to your finest meals.
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.
