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Gigondas 2017 " Le Claux " - Chateau de St Cosme -
Very old mixed plantings of Grenache in the ‘Le Claux’ named vineyard. Whole clusters. Miocene limestone marl in the Font des Papes alluvial fan. Aged for twelve months: 20% in new casks - 50% in casks used for one wine - 30% in casks used for two wines. Le Claux is located a few metres away from Hominis Fides which is unbelievable considering the difference in soil types between the two vineyards. That’s what our estate is all about: offering substantial geological diversity in such a small area, which is why Saint Cosme should be likened to a Burgundy estate. When the Dentelles de Montmirail were formed, blades of geological ‘mille-feuille’-like rocks were thrust upwards, creating our unique present-day soil types. Limestone marl then descended into our valley – the geological term for this is an alluvial fan – following the same route as the cool flow of air that now regulates the local microclimate. It is astonishing to think that minerals can wend their way along the same path as air flows, albeit at differing speeds and eras. But what I like most about this parallel is its poetic and graphic dimension. This all takes us back to the rules governing the universe. Bottled without filtration.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 95 and 97 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 94/100 |
| Note WS | 95/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Gigondas |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Rhône |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Areas of Rhône | Saint-Cosme |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
