St Damien Gigondas Louisiane 2022

80% Grenache (1942), 15% Mourv?dre (1977), 5% Cinsault (1951) and Syrah from the lieu-dit La Louisiane opposite the winery and home of Saint Damien on the lower terraces of Gigondas (around 150 metres elevation) with very rich red soil. Fermented on skins for 6 weeks in large concrete vats before ageing in large old 50 hl foudres for 12 months before bottling un-fined and unfiltered. Typically shows well from a young age.

?A in most vintages, there's a distinctive floral scent in the nose of the 2022 Gigondas La Louisiane. It's rose-like, adding a lovely flourish to the black cherries and black raspberries that form the core of this full-bodied effort. It's silky, ripe and long, with a hint of licorice on the finish.? (93-95) points, Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate, May 2024.

?The 2022 Gigondas La Louisiane is in the same ballpark. Mostly Grenache from vines around the estate, on the lower plain, it has a slightly darker profile as well as classic peppery herb, garrigue, earth, and floral hints. It's medium to full-bodied, with a layered, mouth-filling texture and a great finish. This broad, expansive, sexy Gigondas will shine right out of the gate.? (93-95) points, Jeb Dunnuck, October 2023.