Micro-Cosme Rouge

Château de Saint Cosme is the leading estate of Gigondas and produces the benchmark wines of the appellation. The property has been in the hands of the Barruol family since 1490. Louis Barruol took over from his father in 1992 making a dramatic shift to quality and converting to biodynamics in 2010.

The estate lies in the heart of Gigondas where 15 hectares of vineyard grow in the shade of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountain. In addition to the estate-grown wines labeled “Château de Saint Cosme,” Louis Barruol buys grapes from contracted growers, labeling these “négociant” wines simply as “Saint Cosme.”

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Wine Production

Micro-Cosme Rouge carries the Vin de France designation due to its unique production method. The wine is made from blending wines from multiple vintages in concrete tanks starting with the 1999 vintage. The result is a wine that is both vibrant and complex.

Tasting Notes

This fusion of Grenache and Pinot Noir delivers aromas and flavors of strawberry, gingerbread, almond, cinnamon and heirloom rose.

Food Pairing

Delicious with stews, grilled meats, dark fish, and tomato-based dishes such as ratatouille.

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Wine Production

Tasting Notes

This fusion of Grenache and Pinot Noir delivers aromas and flavors of strawberry, gingerbread, almond, cinnamon and heirloom rose.

Food Pairing

Delicious with stews, grilled meats, dark fish, and tomato-based dishes such as ratatouille.

Brand Materials

Tech Sheet Bottle Shot Acclaim

POINTS

“One of the newest additions to the Louis Barruol (of Château de Saint Cosme in Gigondas) empire, this irresistably fun, fresh-faced Vin de France blend of Grenache (60%) and Pinot Noir (40%) is an unexpectedly wild ride of crisp blackberry and raspberry flavors. Vinified entirely in concrete, it’s an unadulterated, juicy wine with savory nuances of moss, fur and scorched earth. Fine but persistent tannins linger on the finish. An intriguing wine that’s irresistible young.”

The New Wine Review

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“A fragrant and unadorned burst of black raspberry and boysenberry turns juicy and pure on the friendly palate. This is all about freshness of fruit, flecked with dried herbs and violet. Light and racy on the graphite-etched finish. A perfect red for gulping with a slight chill. Delicious.”

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“A ripe and big-boned red with kirsch, tobacco, it gives Earl Grey tea, dark-olive and violet notes. It remains supple and pure throughout the moderate finish.” (Best Buy)

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“The new name for the Little James cuvée, the NV Micro-Cosme Grenache And Pinot Noir is a mix of varieties (there's a good bit of Pinot Noir) and comes from the Languedoc. Red and black fruits, spice, pepper, and some underbrush notes all define the aromatics, and its medium-bodied, round, soft, and undeniably delicious.”   

Jeb Dunnuck