Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes, Gigondas, France

圣達(dá)米安酒莊吉恭達(dá)斯老藤紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：5511

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 lots of blueberries and plums, with fresh acidity running throughout. 80% grenache and 20% mourvedre. Vivid finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

A classic, old school styled effort is the 2014 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes, which comes from a mix of the terroirs around the estate and is 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre. Medium-bodied, fresh, nicely textured and enjoyable, with lots of garrigue, herbs and mint, with a core of sweet Grenache fruit, it’s similar to the more mid-weight 2008 and is best enjoyed over the coming 4-6 years.

The only 2013 presented (so I’m assuming the only one produced), the 2013 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes is reminiscent of the 2008 with its charming, medium-bodied, forward and easy drinking style. Offering lots of plum, peppery herbs, blackberries and licorice. It scores high for sheer drinkability, but will need consuming over the coming 4-5 years.

The 2012 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes is a gorgeous effort that’s made from 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre that comes from three terroirs, the Louisianne, La Moutte and the Souteyrades lieux-dits, all of which are located on the lower plateau near the estate. It offers impressive kirsch, blackberry, toasted spice and licorice to go with a medium to full-bodied, sexy, supple and hard to resist style on the palate. Readers need to buy this by the case and drink it over the coming decade.

Starting out, the 2011 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes is a blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Mourvedre that spent 6 months in old foudre followed by a year in concrete tank. Its ruby/purple color is followed by a rich plum and kirsch driven-bouquet, with plenty of smoked meats, wild herbs, violets and spice-cake all emerging from the glass. A supple, heady and character filled Gigondas that has a knockout texture, notable freshness and a solid length, it should have a solid decade of longevity. Drink now-2021. Located on the lower, flatter portion of the appellation and one of the top estates in Gigondas, Domaine Saint-Damien is run by the talented Joel Saurel. In addition to the Gigondas cuvees, he also produces a bevy of high-quality Cotes du Rhones. While the style here doesn’t skimp on fruit, the wines are traditionally made and show beautiful southern Rhone typicity. They also represent incredible values and readers need to get on this estate’s bandwagon! Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800