Saint Cosme, Cote Rotie other_regions_italy but over the years

but over the years

Quite a bit of grunt

500 bottles made is worth the effort

This is a textbook Bienvenues of refinement and grace

This isn’t a big wine but the superb detail and unmatched precision are stunning but be aware that it will be a wine for the patient as this is very understated at present and will very definitely require at least a decade of cellar time to really open up

Saint Cosme, Cote Rotie other_regions_italy but over the yearsBright ruby red. Complex aromas of roasted raspberry and black cherry, brown spices, meat and woodsmoke. Supple, spicy and rather easygoing, with the woodsmoke character carrying through in the mouth. Finishes with mellow, fine tannins and very good length. This is more pliant from bottle than it was from barrel a year ago, but doesn't quite have enough personality to merit a 90 point rating. Stephen Tanzer