Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes

Gigondas, Rhone, France

Varietal(s): 80% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre

Based on 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre and aged 12 months in 50-hectoliter foudre, the 2023 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes offers darker berries, pepper, sappy garrigue, and smoked meat-like aromatics. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, fine, polished tannins, and nicely integrated acidity. It's a gorgeous, clean, complex, layered Gigondas.

Organic | 94 pts. Jeb Dunnuck