TN: 2009 Saint-Cosme Côtes du Rhône

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Nose: Tar, earth, animal hide

Palate: Dark fruits transition to dark cherry with a hint of plum with strong, drying tannins and a curtailed finish.

A nice QPR. While I am a burg guy, this is very nice and enjoyable. This can age further and will mellow, with the finish likely lengthening. Nice, while not a “WOW” wine, a good night’s drink. Solid B.

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Yep, that’s a great QPR and if you can still find the 2010 that is also similar in quality.

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Thanks for the note Steve. Any sense of how far along this may be in its life cycle?

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I bought 2 cases on release Jim. I just opened the first bottle. No rush at all on this one. I am planning to hold the second case for at least 3 years, maybe 5 years.

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Thanks Steve. I love Rhone wines in general but have never really gotten CdRs. I suspect I’m just drinking them too young.

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I bought a case of the 2010 a few days ago and opened the first bottle yesterday. That one was very tightly wound, all bound up in acidity and tannins; this wine won’t be ready to drink for years, although I could tell it will be a good one when it is finally ready. I took the rest of the case and squirreled it away, won’t try the next bottle for at least 2 years.