Château de Saint-Cosme
Le Claux Gigondas Grenache
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, FranceGrenache
Top Notes For
Jul 20th, 2019
Nov 23rd, 2017
Nov 1st, 2016
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, FranceGigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
After two hours in decanter, the '06 Le Claux is singing. The nose was dark and savory yet fresh with pepper-tinged black fruit, giving way to rosemary, violets and exotic spices. On the palate I found velvety textures with polished black fruits which seemed to envelope the senses with dry extract, as notes of olive, pepper, and saline-minerality added gravitas. Inner violet florals and black pepper lingered long of the finish, along with a tug of tannin and dry extract.
After two hours in decanter, the '06 Le Claux is singing. The nose was dark and savory yet fresh with pepper-tinged black fruit, giving way to rosemary, violets and exotic spices. On the palate I found velvety textures with polished black fruits which seemed to envelope the senses with dry extract, as notes of olive, pepper, and saline-minerality added gravitas. Inner violet florals and black pepper lingered long of the finish, along with a tug of tannin and dry extract.
Mar 12th, 2017
Haunting, fleeting but still rich and bold. Brooding yet bright. Truly amazing wine
Haunting, fleeting but still rich and bold. Brooding yet bright. Truly amazing wine
Jul 7th, 2016Stunning nose, evocative of violets, lavender, garrigue. Velvety mouthfeel, power, finesse. Dark fruit, tar, wood, brooding. Drink for another 5-7 years. Fabulous.
Stunning nose, evocative of violets, lavender, garrigue. Velvety mouthfeel, power, finesse. Dark fruit, tar, wood, brooding. Drink for another 5-7 years. Fabulous.
Jul 20th, 2019