Saint Cosme Chateauneuf du Pape 2010, Rhone, France hotpot and its rich

and its rich

and well-structured

A bubbly and delightful vintage

possibly longer

are an essential part of any BBQ night

Saint Cosme Chateauneuf du Pape 2010, Rhone, France hotpot and its richA brilliant wine in a superb vintage, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape checks in as a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and 10% Cinsault that comes mostly from the famed La Crau lieu dit (small part from Valori). Seeing 24 months in barrel, its a deep, concentrated and meaty effort that oozes notions of black fruits, licorice, lavender and mulled spices on both the nose and palate. Dense, chewy and full bodied, it is still backwards and