Saint-Damien
Saint-Damien Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas
4.3
Expert Rating
4.1
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Saint-Damien Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas is a premium wine produced by the renowned winemaker Saint-Damien in the Gigondas appellation of the Rhône Valley. The vineyard features old vines that are carefully tended to produce grapes of exceptional quality. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a wine that is rich, complex, and full-bodied. The wine boasts a deep ruby color and aromas of dark fruit, spice, and herbs. On the palate, it is bold and intense, with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and licorice. This wine is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the depth and complexity of a well-crafted Rhône blend.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Saint-Damien Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas is a full-bodied and robust blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.On the nose, aromas of ripe dark-skinned fruits, leather, and a hint of smokiness are present. On the palate, flavors of blackberry, currant, and dark-roasted coffee beans lead to a long finish with spicy accents. The tannins are soft and the acidity is well-balanced, making this wine easy to drink. Enjoy this complex and interesting wine now or cellar it for a few more years.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2028
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Saint-Damien
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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