2022 Domaine Saint-Damien GIGONDAS - Southerm Rhône, FRANCE. 750ml
80 % Grenache (1964), 20 % Mourvèdre (1977) from several lieu-dits located on the lower terraces of Gigondas (around 150 metres elevation) fermented on skins in large concrete vats for 5 weeks before ageing in large 50 hl old foudres for 12 months before bottling un-fined and unfiltered. This typically shows very well from a young age with great balance and finesse.
‘Possibly my favorite of the trio, the 2022 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes (80% Grenache and 20% Syrah) offers a full-bodied, incredibly textured, yet seamless and elegant profile to go with lots of meaty dark fruits, some classic Southern Rhône licorice, roasted herb, and spice box nuances, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's another sensational effort from this estate, which continues to go from strength to strength.’ (94-96) points, Jeb Dunnuck, October 2023..
