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Tasting notes
Score 93/100 · Josh Raynolds, Jan 2007

Deep ruby. Intense scents of blackberry, cassis and candied violet, with a strong mineral accent. Bursting with peppery dark berry flavors complemented by candied floral notes and an espresso quality. Picks up a wild, resinous herb note on the back, finishing sweet and impressively long, with a lingering suggestion of bacon.

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

91
89-92/100

Robert Parker

93
92-94/100

Josh Raynolds

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89 - 92 points
Robert Parker
Score 89-92/100 · Drink 2006-2016, Robert Parker, Feb 2006

The floral, exotic 2004 Cote Rotie is one of the better examples I tasted in this vintage (the crop was gigantic). Its deep ruby color is followed by copious amounts of sweet raspberry fruit intermixed with pepper, herb, and toasty new oak notes. Drink it over the next 8-10 years. Proprietor Louis Barruol is one of the two finest producers of Gigondas (his wines rival those of Yves Gras’ Santa Duc), and also has a burgeoning negociant operation dedicated to making tasty wines. Readers should note that the estate wines are bottled under the Chateau Saint-Cosme label, and the negociant wines, made from purchased wines or grapes, are simply called Saint-Cosme. A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Stacole Fine Wines, Boca Raton, FL; (561) 998-0039; Classic Wines, Boston, MA; tel. (617) 469-5799; Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901; Associated Wine Distributors, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-8048; and Vintage ‘59 Imports, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-9218

92 - 94 points
Josh Raynolds
Score 92-94/100 · Josh Raynolds, Jan 2006

Ruby-red color. Wild, potent scents of tangy dark berries, cherry, mint, violet pastille and grilled, peppery meat; this delivers real wine-class Cote-Rotie aromatics. Spicy and rich on the palate, with very sweet blackberry and cherry cola flavors accented by fruity black pepper and mocha. Finishes rich, intense and long, with firm but well-buffered tannins.

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St Cosme
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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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