Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas 2005

After enjoying the Chateuneuf du Pape so much, we got another Rhone red from Gigondas, a little south-west from Chateuneuf du Pape. Made from a blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 5% Cinsault it opened to a rich and lively bouquet of blackberry, plum, flowers, pepper and spices. On the palate were more dark fruits, with some very nice soft tannins. Finished quite dry and a little chewey. Overall quite a lovely wine, though not as refined or delightful as the Chateuaneuf.
50+4+13+17+7 = 91/100