2015 Saint-Cosme Côte-Rôtie Côte-Rôtie Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2015
Saint-Cosme (Côte-Rôtie)
Meaty, fresh, bright, peppery and lush, with a core of dark, sweet cherries, raspberries, licorice, smoke and flowers. There is a softness to the tannins and a freshness to the layers of spicy kirsch in the finish. Another 5 - 7 years or so will really round things out here. For an ever-increasingly expensive appellation, this offers good value in the Northern Rhone. 3,695 Views Tasted Nov 24, 2019 |
When to Drink Saint Cosme, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Saint Cosme, when young, should be decanted at least 1-2 hours, give or take, allowing the wines to soften and open their perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Saint Cosme is often better with 7-9 years of cellaring and should be at its best between 8-18 years of age.
Serving Saint Cosme with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Domaine Saint Cosme is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine Saint Cosme is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes, tomatoes, eggplant and sausage. Domaine Jasmin is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.
Condrieu, the white wine of Saint Cosme is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.
Saint Cosme produces red and white wine in the Southern Rhone aside from Cote Rotie with wines from Gigondas, Chateauneuf du Pape, Cotes du Rhone and in the Northern Rhone with Crozes Hermitage, St. Joseph and Condrieu.
Saint Cosme produces the following red wines:
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Saint Cosme
Gigondas Chateau de Saint Cosme
Gigondas Valbelle
Gigondas Hominis Fides
St Joseph Saint Cosme
Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Cotes du Rhone Rouge Les Deux Albion
Cotes du Ventoux
Vin de Table, Little James Basket Press
Saint Cosme makes the following white wines:
Condrieu
Cotes du Rhone Blanc
Cotes du Rhone Blanc Le Poste