Red dry
One of the most prestigious names in the Southern Rhône, where Louis Barruol interprets the essence of Châteauneuf-du-Pape through the lens of classical, old-school winemaking: with deep respect for Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and the character of the local terroir.
The wine opens with layers of black cherries, plums, blackberries, and ripe blueberries. These are joined by the classic Châteauneuf spice palette: Provençal herbs, black pepper, a gentle smoky note, the warm-stone minerality, and a subtle hint of sweet anise. The aroma is dense yet cleanly composed, retaining the natural warmth typical of the appellation.
On the palate, the wine is dense, multi-layered, and highly structured, yet it preserves the elegance that defines Saint Cosme. Grenache provides warm fruit and a velvety core; Syrah contributes a spicy backbone; Mourvèdre adds structure, depth, and longevity. The tannins are soft and silky, finely polished, while the medium acidity lends tension and vitality. The finish is long and mineral, echoing dark berries, herbs, and a touch of smoke.
The vines grow on a mosaic of galets roulés, limestone, and sand—one of Châteauneuf’s most influential terroir combinations. Heat-retaining stones ensure full ripeness, while the limestone base provides structure, mineral tension, and aromatic precision. The region’s iconic Mistral wind helps maintain fruit health and a natural balance of acidity.
Fermentation is carried out with native yeasts to preserve terroir authenticity. The wine is aged using a combination of seasoned French oak barrels and concrete vats, ensuring purity of fruit, structural finesse, and natural elegance.
Serve at 17-18 °C with roast turkey or duck, slow-cooked beef stews seasoned with mushrooms. Also a great wine pairing with hard, mature cheeses.
Château de Saint Cosme is the leading estate of Gigondas and produces the appellation’s benchmark wines. Wine has been produced on the site of Saint Cosme since Roman times, evident by the ancient Gallo-Roman vats carved into the limestone below the château. The property has been in the hands of Louis Barruol’s family since 1490. Henri and Claude Barruol took over in 1957 and gradually moved Saint Cosme away from the bulk wine business. Henri was one of the first in the region to work organically beginning in the 1970s. Louis Barruol took over from his father in 1992, making a dramatic shift to quality, adding a négociant arm to the business in 1997, and converting to biodynamics in 2010. The estate is in the heart of Gigondas where 15 hectares of vineyard grow in the shade of the Dentelles de Montmirail. The limestone that distinguishes Gigondas from other southern Rhône appellations is visible on the jagged cliffs of the Dentelles. In addition to Gigondas and the old-vine selection Gigondas Valbelle, three single-vineyard Gigondas are produced: Hominis Fides, Le Claux, and Le Poste. Louis Barruol owns an additional 10 hectares of vineyard in Violès outside of Gigondas to produce Les Deux Albions Blanc IGP.
