Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes 2022

95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team
94-96 POINTS: Jeb Dunnuck

“Possibly my favourite 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

Domaine St. Damien’s cuvées of Gigondas have become reference points for classic full-bodied yet elegant Gigondas, with fabulous reviews & high scores by all the top wine critics being very consistent with every vintage. This family estate was established in 1821. In 2013 Damien Saurel joined his father, Joël Saurel after his oenology studies. Damien is now the 4th generation to produce Gigondas from their old vine plots. Deeply attached to his land, Joël Saurel believes that the terroir is the most important factor to determine how the wine is going to taste. In 1996 the estate started a responsible farming program and got their organic certification in 2012. In 1998 they brought on consulting winemaker Philippe Cambie and haven’t looked back. Of the estates 42 acres of vineyards, 30 acres are in Gigondas with vines that have an average age of 50+ years. These gorgeous, super-fine Gigondas have just landed and are available now.

ABV: 15%