Winemaker's Notes:. 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah from vines up to 40 years old. St. Damien's hallmark richness is here, along with dark blackberry, currant, and a hint of chocolate.

2022 Domaine Saint-Damien Vacqueyras Selection.

95 points Robert Parker My pick of the cuvées in 2015 is the 2015 Gigondas La Louisiane, a blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and the rest Cinsault and Syrah. From south-facing slopes of red clay…

Saint-Damien Gigondas La Louisiane 2022 | Rhone Blends - Red from Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France

Smoky and fruity nose with cherries, mixed berries, dried thyme and crushed peppercorns. Full body with chewy tannins. Spicy and punchy on the palate with.

Saint-Damien Gigondas Les Souteyrades 2022 | Rhone Blends - Red from Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France

80% Cinsault, 20% Syrah. Organically farmed. From the lieu dit "La Moutte" this tiny production rosé is from mostly 45 year old Cinsault planted in 1970, and 10-15 year old Mourvèdre and…

Rosé wine. Southern Rhône, France. Organic. 70% Cinsault, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre. From the lieu dit "La Moutte," this tiny production rosé is from mostly 45 year old Cinsault planted…

(96 Points) Moving to the 2019s, this is a great vintage for this estate, and all of the wines showed brilliantly. The 2019 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes is its usual 80/20 split of Grenache and…

(96 Points) Lastly, the 2019 Gigondas Les Souteyrades is more classic, with pure dark, peppery fruits as well as garrigue, cedar, and leather notes. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and perfectly…

(94-96 Points). The 2019 Gigondas La Louisiane hails from a south-facing slope of clay and sand and is a blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and 5% Syrah and Cinsault, all aged in foudre.…