Chateau de Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone Les Deux Albion 2014 750ML ($21.95) Buy Now: $16.60 special
Saint Cosme Les Deux Albion 2014
Louis Barruol has 14 generations of winemaking on his side at Château Saint-Cosme. Since 1490, Barruol’s family represents Rhône winemaking better, and more exhaustively, than most. The Saint-Cosme line-up of Gigondas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Côte-Rotie impresses wine connoisseurs and critics every year, which makes the Côtes du Rhône Les Deux Albion a smart choice for a table wine. Côtes du Rhône reds provide delicious early drinking, and the 2014 vintage lends a touch of lightness to the plump nature of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre. Let a breeze of garrigue and Rhône warmth help you keep it summer on the inside, no matter the time of year, for well under twenty bucks. – Daniel
Josh Raynolds–Vinous 91 points “Deep ruby. Incisive aromas of fresh red berries, candied lavender and smoky minerals, complemented by a subtle garrigue nuance. Juicy, concentrated and focused on the palate, offering vibrant black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that become sweeter and more lively with air. Shows very good depth as well as vivacity; fine-grained, firming tannins build slowly on the long, mineral-driven finish.”