2023 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes [JD94][V90]

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2023 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes [JD94][V90]Producer: Domaine Saint Damien Region: Gigondas, Rhone, France Blend: Rhone Red Blend Year: 2023 Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points "Based on 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre 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.

medium-length finish

Stone fruits like apricots and nectarines are framed by a structure of acidity and limestone that show through due to the lack of dosage

it opens with aromas of stoned fruits such as white vineyard peach

and a hint of honey

leading to a very champagnois finish

with a splash of water or in a classic cocktail

shaded by mineral

92-95 Points

and vanilla-oak baking spice loveliness

and white flowers with a pleasing mineral finish

fresh clarity on the mid-length close

southern part of the valley gives us sauvignon blanc with bright citrus characters