Chateau de St-Cosme itself can trace its history back to the year Columbus made his trip voyages across the Atlantic and the cellar itself includes stone tanks first lowered into position by Roman wine-growers. Louis Barruol has become one of the new stars of the Rhône since taking the reigns of the family domain in 1992.

This wine is a blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, Picpoul, and Viognier. Fresh and appealing nose of nectarine, melon, lemon oil, rain and honeysuckle. On the palate, peach, mango and pear with some custard, almond, citrus, fennel and spice (some black pepper and jalapeño zippiness). Good complexity for a Côtes du Rhône Blanc, and while it might not have the complexity of a great Condrieu, it does bring richness, elegance and impressive purity and minerality — and a focused, persistent finish. 13.5% alcohol and about 1,000 cases produced.

This wine can be purchased for $19-$20 a bottle, not inexpensive for a white Côtes du Rhône, but I thought it was a lot of wine for the money.  Recommended.