2009 Chateau de Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone les Deux Albions
88-90 points Drink:now-2013
A brilliant effort, the 2009 Cotes du Rhone Les Deux Albion is composed of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre and Clairette, all co-fermented and aged in primarily concrete tanks and some of the newer wood tanks called tronconique. This potentially outstanding effort reveals a big, sweet bouquet of flowers, black currants, black cherries, camphor and exotic tropical fruits. The wine is intense, luscious and silky smooth with ripe tannin yet adequate acidity. This medium to full-bodied 2009 should drink nicely for 2-3 years. (Not yet released)
Wine Advocate #191 (2010-10-31)