Saint Cosme, Cote Rotie Vintage:2005 the nose is markedly less

the nose is markedly less expressive though with noticeably more Chablis character present on the green and yellow fruit and floral-scented aromas

another era - but still the signature Dom Ruinart elegance

Solid example of classic Pauillac

that of the rare “wow” factor

chicken dinner

Saint Cosme, Cote Rotie Vintage:2005 the nose is markedly lessBright ruby red. Complex aromas of roasted raspberry and black cherry, brown spices, meat and woodsmoke. Supple, spicy and rather easygoing, with the woodsmoke character carrying through in the mouth. Finishes with mellow, fine tannins and very good length. This is more pliant from bottle than it was from barrel a year ago, but doesn't quite have enough personality to merit a 90 point rating. Stephen Tanzer