{"product_id":"chateau-de-saint-cosme-2023-hominis-fides-gigondas","title":"Château de Saint Cosme 2023 Hominis Fides Gigondas Rhône Valley France","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eChâteau de Saint Cosme 2023 Hominis Fides Gigondas – Rhône Valley, France\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e96 Points Jeb Dunnuck | 96 Points James Suckling | 96 Points Wine Spectator | 95 Points Wine Advocate | 94+ Points Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Saint Cosme 2023 Hominis Fides Gigondas\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the great single-vineyard expressions of Grenache in the Southern Rhône—a remarkably concentrated yet refined wine produced from exceptionally old vines rooted in the sandy, calcareous soils of Gigondas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Château de Saint Cosme's three celebrated single-vineyard Gigondas bottlings, \u003cstrong\u003eHominis Fides is traditionally considered the most elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Louis Barruol attributes that character to the vineyard's sandy soils, which allow Grenache to achieve extraordinary texture while producing unusually fine, polished tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage takes that elegance and combines it with serious depth. Dark berries, plum, cassis, licorice and wild herbs meet graphite, pepper, truffle, smoke and the unmistakable savory character of the Southern Rhône.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply another Gigondas. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly around 3,000 bottles were produced\u003c\/strong\u003e, making Hominis Fides one of Saint Cosme's rarest and most distinctive wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Extraordinary Old-Vine Grenache Vineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHominis Fides is a tiny single vineyard situated across the road from Saint Cosme's \u003cstrong\u003eLe Claux\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard. The estate's technical information describes some of its oldest vines as averaging around 90 years, while James Suckling identifies vines planted as far back as \u003cstrong\u003e1902\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e990 feet elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e with a northwestern exposure. Its calcareous, sandy soils are particularly significant. Saint Cosme notes that the site contains Miocene-era sand mixed with clay and stones and compares the soil to that found at the legendary Château Rayas in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat sand plays an important role in the character of Hominis Fides. Rather than producing sheer weight alone, the vineyard gives Grenache an unusually silky texture, aromatic complexity and remarkably refined tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 2023 Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Hominis Fides demonstrates an intriguing contrast between \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Rhône power and remarkable finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling specifically praised how gracefully the wine handles the vintage's hot, dry conditions, noting the integration of its plush tannins and the depth of its finish. Wine Spectator similarly found both strength and tension, recommending extended cellaring. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine that is undeniably concentrated and full-bodied but never simply heavy. Freshness, mineral tension and fine tannins give all that fruit and power definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Hominis Fides\u003c\/strong\u003e opens with intense aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry, blueberry, black currant, damson plum and ripe black cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, gradually revealing layers of licorice, roasted garrigue, dried violet and wild herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith air, the wine becomes increasingly savory and mineral. \u003cstrong\u003eGraphite, crushed stone, pepper, truffle and smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e mingle with cinnamon, nutmeg and rosemary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is broad, concentrated and layered, yet remarkably graceful for a Grenache of this intensity. Plush, beautifully integrated tannins surround a deep core of dark fruit, while vibrant acidity and mineral tension keep the wine fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is exceptionally long, structured and persistent—a compelling combination of \u003cstrong\u003epower, elegance and old-vine Grenache character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points — Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDunnuck highlights its dark berry fruit, roasted garrigue, graphite and earthy character, along with impressive concentration, mid-palate depth and ripe tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points — James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuckling praises the wine's surprising gracefulness given the warm vintage and its concentration, particularly its plush tannins, damson plum and licorice character. He notes the organically grown vines planted in 1902 and suggests the wine will be best from 2026 onward. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator describes a powerful combination of black currant and plum with iron, cinnamon, nutmeg and rosemary, supported by fresh acidity and a long, structured finish. Their recommended drinking window is \u003cstrong\u003e2027–2042\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points — Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine Advocate emphasizes blueberries, dark wild berries, spice and garrigue, describing a dense, layered wine with impressive intensity, perfume and length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points — Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinous finds cassis, licorice, ripe black cherry, dried herbs, spice and violets in a full-bodied, energetic wine with excellent balance, suggesting Hominis Fides may ultimately emerge as the strongest of Saint Cosme's three single-vineyard 2023 Gigondas wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also an additional score worth knowing: \u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast awarded the wine 96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its rose-petal, cherry, raspberry, licorice and white-pepper character and recommending patience in the cellar. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives you \u003cstrong\u003efour separate 96-point ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e for this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Hominis Fides is \u003cstrong\u003e100% Grenache\u003c\/strong\u003e, fermented in wooden vats with pumpovers and pigeage. The fruit undergoes whole-cluster fermentation using indigenous yeasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is subsequently aged in traditional \u003cstrong\u003e228-liter barrels, 20% new\u003c\/strong\u003e, and bottled without fining or filtration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional, relatively low-intervention approach allows the vineyard and its ancient Grenache vines to remain at the center of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château de Saint Cosme\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hominis Fides\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gigondas AOC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Rhône Valley, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Grenache\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hominis Fides\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcareous sand; Miocene-era sand with clay and stones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 990 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northwestern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gobelet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginning of October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden vats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole cluster, indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228-liter barrels, 20% new\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFining:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.8%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3,000 bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecocert \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHominis Fides has enough depth for substantial dishes while its refined tannins and aromatic complexity allow it to work with more sophisticated preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with \u003cstrong\u003eroasted lamb, grilled ribeye, beef short ribs, braised beef, venison, duck, lamb stew, Provençal herbs, mushroom dishes or ratatouille\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Cosme specifically recommends full-bodied Grenache with grilled meats, stews and braises. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough already impressive, this is fundamentally a \u003cstrong\u003ecellar-worthy Gigondas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling suggests it becomes particularly attractive from 2026, while Wine Spectator recommends \u003cstrong\u003e2027–2042\u003c\/strong\u003e. Jeb Dunnuck also considers it capable of developing for two decades or longer. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor drinking young, I would recommend giving it several hours in a decanter. Collectors should consider allowing the wine another three to five years in bottle to begin showing its full complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Château de Saint Cosme\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Saint Cosme is one of the benchmark estates of Gigondas\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the Barruol family associated with the property since \u003cstrong\u003e1490\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Barruol took over from his father in 1992 and pushed the domaine toward increasingly rigorous vineyard practices and quality-focused winemaking, eventually converting the estate to biodynamic viticulture in 2010. The estate is currently certified by Ecocert. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts single-vineyard Gigondas wines—particularly \u003cstrong\u003eHominis Fides, Le Claux and Le Poste\u003c\/strong\u003e—represent some of the most terroir-focused and collectible expressions produced by the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHominis Fides is perhaps the most refined expression of the three: \u003cstrong\u003eold-vine Grenache, an extraordinary sandy terroir, tiny production and the combination of Southern Rhône power with remarkable elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43198906040414,"sku":"SaintCosme23HominisFidesGigondas","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/files\/mywineplus.com-chateau-de-saint-cosme-2023-hominis-fides-gigondas.png?v=1787411324","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineplus.com\/products\/chateau-de-saint-cosme-2023-hominis-fides-gigondas","provider":"MyWinePlus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}