Saint Cosme Gigondas Hominis Fides 2021 (750ML)

95-97 VM / 96 WA / 96 WS / 93 JD

Deep, vivid ruby-red. Intensely perfumed, mineral-tinged scents of medicinal cherry, redcurrant and cassis are complemented bysuggestions of star anise, white pepper and pungent flowers. It
offers densely packed bitter cherry, red berry liqueur, lavender and licorice flavors that open up very slowly with air. Extremely primary but highly promising, with a long, spice- and mineraltinged finish shaped by youthfully firming tannins. Made with 100% whole clusters; raised in barriques, one-third of them new.—Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media

The 2021 Gigondas Hominis Fides boasts huge black cherry and blackberry fruit, accented by hints of peppery spice, cedar and vanilla. It's full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with a long, velvety finish. There's really no hint of this being a difficult year in the Southern Rhône, testament to the hard work put into the vineyards by proprietor Louis Barruol and his team.-Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate

A showstopper, this is chewy, smoky and broad-shouldered in the best possible way. Reveals layers of blackberry and plum matched by pronounced charred iron, dried thyme and black pepper. Shows serious mineral intensity and refined yet muscular tannins, which provide the framework and energy, while forest floor, tobacco and an intriguing menthol note mark the long finish. Best from 2025 through 2040. 39 cases imported.—Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator

The 2021 Gigondas Hominis Fides has a more savory edge in its red and black fruits as well as dried herbs, leather, and graphite notes, with plenty of background pepper and garrigue. It's medium-bodied, has fine tannins, a terrific sense of elegance, and a great finish. It's going to benefit from just a few years in the cellar and is clearly a beautiful wine in the vintage.-Jeb Dunnuck