Château de Saint-Cosme

Côte-Rôtie Serine

9.011 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Serine
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Saint Cosme is famous for its estate vineyards in Gigondas but they are also a highly regarded negociant with long standing relationships throughout the Rhone, giving them access to fruit from some highly regarded lieu-dits. Their Cote Rotie is no exception and this was a killer expression of 2014, if you’re into that sort of thing like I am. This bottle was provided from my cellar and was purchased upon release. Opened and splash decanted just before service. No formal notes and holy whole cluster Batman! This was straight up bussin, with rotundone for dayz! A black pepper and olive bomb with all of the garrigue and purple flowers your heart could ask for and some blood and bacon for good measure. The tannins are well integrated and the fruit is just really well balanced with the structure at this point. The finish was long with a dance of fruit and earth on the palate that was hugely satisfying. Some might be turned off by the sanguine, feral funkiness this wine possesses but for me, it’s hugely charming. Drink now or over the next 5-10 years with ease. Would be great with a meal or on its own (as it was tonight).

Saint Cosme is famous for its estate vineyards in Gigondas but they are also a highly regarded negociant with long standing relationships throughout the Rhone, giving them access to fruit from some highly regarded lieu-dits. Their Cote Rotie is no exception and this was a killer expression of 2014, if you’re into that sort of thing like I am. This bottle was provided from my cellar and was purchased upon release. Opened and splash decanted just before service. No formal notes and holy whole cluster Batman! This was straight up bussin, with rotundone for dayz! A black pepper and olive bomb with all of the garrigue and purple flowers your heart could ask for and some blood and bacon for good measure. The tannins are well integrated and the fruit is just really well balanced with the structure at this point. The finish was long with a dance of fruit and earth on the palate that was hugely satisfying. Some might be turned off by the sanguine, feral funkiness this wine possesses but for me, it’s hugely charming. Drink now or over the next 5-10 years with ease. Would be great with a meal or on its own (as it was tonight).

Feb 13th, 2023
Bryce Wiatrak

Classic, cool Côte-Rôtie flavor, showing that Saint Cosme's abilities beyond its home of the Gigondas. Raspberry, pomegranate, pepper and citrus peel.

Classic, cool Côte-Rôtie flavor, showing that Saint Cosme's abilities beyond its home of the Gigondas. Raspberry, pomegranate, pepper and citrus peel.

Dec 30th, 2017
Ryan Mullins

Smoke, violets, lamb ribs and something that reminds me of Indian cooking but I can't put my finger on it

Smoke, violets, lamb ribs and something that reminds me of Indian cooking but I can't put my finger on it

Feb 19th, 2017
Mandy Funderburk

Tart and boozy. 2014 Vintage.

Tart and boozy. 2014 Vintage.

Oct 15th, 2017
Shengli Hu

Shengli had this 7 years ago

Shengli had this 7 years ago

Mar 11th, 2018
Adam Foster

Beverage Director Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop, Blue Coop Restaurant

9.3

Adam had this 8 years ago

Adam had this 8 years ago

Dec 30th, 2016
Hai Tran

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Hai had this 8 years ago

Dec 7th, 2016
P Plusquellec

P had this 5 years ago

P had this 5 years ago

Sep 21st, 2019
Bobby Rivera

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Bobby had this 7 years ago

Oct 12th, 2017
Dalen Bakstad

Dalen had this 7 years ago

Dalen had this 7 years ago

Oct 1st, 2017