St Cosme is one of the Rhone Valley's hot up-and-coming producers and the new Gigondas is fantastic - limited. 95 points Wine Spectator: "This is jam-packed with dark blackberry, currant and boysenberry fruit, but cuts like a knife, thanks to riveting acidity, a blaze of singed iron and a long, charcoal-studded finish. A lovely lingering note of singed bay leaf adds a mouthwatering echo. Best from 2015 through 2030."95 points Robert Parker: "The black/purple 2010 Gigondas, which in this year is a blend of 60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 17% Mourvedre and the rest Cinsault, has loads of sweet blueberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with camphor, barbecue smoke and scorched earth. Lots of tannin, very good acidity, and a massive mouthfeel make for a real vin de garde for Louis Barruol’s 2010 Gigondas. This wine will need 3-4 years of cellaring and keep for at least 15"
Shay A 
Another monthly WTF Group meet up. Northern Rhône vs Southern Rhône, blind as usual. In a group of 8 guys, what are the chances this wine is brought twice? Weston and I both ended up bringing this wine, albeit in different groups. I decanted this for a little under two hours and that was without a doubt the sweetspot. Most confused this for northern Rhône based on texture, but it still had a significant amount of black pepper in comparison to the Guigal it was poured alongside.
Another monthly WTF Group meet up. Northern Rhône vs Southern Rhône, blind as usual. In a group of 8 guys, what are the chances this wine is brought twice? Weston and I both ended up bringing this wine, albeit in different groups. I decanted this for a little under two hours and that was without a doubt the sweetspot. Most confused this for northern Rhône based on texture, but it still had a significant amount of black pepper in comparison to the Guigal it was poured alongside.
9.4Bob Barry 
General Manager Winebow
"Would you like some ground pepper?" YES!
"Would you like some ground pepper?" YES!
9.5Steve Steese 
Just so enjoyable tonight, with an elegant structure, savory aromatics, and a sharp mineral-driven finish. An old world treat to end a day of new world wines. (Post Peter Michael Winery dinner)
Just so enjoyable tonight, with an elegant structure, savory aromatics, and a sharp mineral-driven finish. An old world treat to end a day of new world wines. (Post Peter Michael Winery dinner)
9.5Justin Chin 
Oldest producer in Gigondas. Great value alternative for any fans of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Tasty stuff.
Oldest producer in Gigondas. Great value alternative for any fans of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Tasty stuff.
9.0Nestor Gonzalez 
Nice and fresh with tannins waiting to round up. Worth trying in 5 years.
Nice and fresh with tannins waiting to round up. Worth trying in 5 years.
9.2Donald Patz 
Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall
Showing beautifully.
Showing beautifully.
9.1Kristen Murphy Caldecutt 
Community Manager SevenFifty
Meaty and so, so Rhone. Great for the first day of winter with snow.
Meaty and so, so Rhone. Great for the first day of winter with snow.
9.4Scott E. Becker
[Tasted on July 2, 2026 at Home]
[Tasted on July 2, 2026 at Home]
9.2Brian Hearty
2010. Thought this might pair well with some Ethiopian lamb dishes that we had ordered, but when I tasted it, I could tell it needed some time in the decanter. It ended up pairing very well with the aftertaste of lamb. We loved it. Peppery, leathery aromas with a fantastic tannin/acidity/mouthfeel structure and a finish that lasted minutes!
2010. Thought this might pair well with some Ethiopian lamb dishes that we had ordered, but when I tasted it, I could tell it needed some time in the decanter. It ended up pairing very well with the aftertaste of lamb. We loved it. Peppery, leathery aromas with a fantastic tannin/acidity/mouthfeel structure and a finish that lasted minutes!
9.4Nicolas Duchesneau
Tres chaud, fruit un peu cuit, finale lourde, à boire
Tres chaud, fruit un peu cuit, finale lourde, à boire
8.8WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.