Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas Classique Vieilles Vignes wine is a sublime French red steeped in history. Exhibiting a vivid ruby hue, it's crafted from old vine Grenache and Syrah grapes, grown in the sun-soaked southern Rhône valley. This wine delivers robust flavours of red and black fruits, overlaid with rustic undertones and pepper hints. It has a classic profile of complexity and power, beautifully balanced with a hint of earthiness. This full-bodied delight coupled with its spicy and tannic finish makes it a perfect fusion for lamb dishes. A timeless tribute to French viticulture, this vintage is a treat for sophisticated palates.

Tasting Notes

A powerful wine showing sweet fruit, prunes and hints of pepper with a smooth texture; fine fruit and structure with a lovely length.

About the Winery

Nested in the heart of the Rhone Valley region in France, Domaine Saint Damien winery epitomises the quintessential wine experience. Named after an ancient chapel standing in the vineyards surrounding the estate, it carries an aura of historical significance that is almost palpable — adding a layer of enchantment to the whole wine connoisseur experience.

The vineyard has been a family-run business for four generations, spanning over nearly a century. Currently overseen by Joël Saurel, the winery maintains an unerring commitment to traditional methods, while also incorporating modern technologies to enhance the vineyard’s productivity and quality.

The vineyard stretches over 33 stunning hectares, showing off a rich diversification of grapes. These include an array of juicy Grenache and robust Mourvédre, alongside a selection of Syrah and Cinsault. Grape varieties all grow in a mix of sandy and clay soils under the winery’s soft Mediterranean climate. This unique environment contributes to creating the signature wines that Domaine Saint Damien has become renowned for, both domestically and abroad.

Leading onto the winemaking process, the Saurel family perform an impressively precise system. A combination of the family's expertise and the winery’s modern machinery facilitates the production of vibrant, full-bodied wines. After fermentation, the wines age in large oak barrels, which imparts a distinct and delightful flavour profile in each bottle. As a result, the wines from Domaine Saint Damien are an elegant, complex blend; savoury yet fruity, with an earthy undertone.

Visitors to the winery are greeted with the delightful sight of rows of grapevines, stretching out under the warm Provencal sun. They also offer guided tours and wine tastings in their charming tasting room, giving you the chance to savour the wines’ layered, multidimensional flavours.

In conclusion, Domaine Saint Damien is much more than just a winery. It's an intimate glimpse into the combined expertise of generations and a testament to their love and passion for wine making. It's an unforgettable journey that will take you through the art and science of viticulture, leaving you with a taste for the finer things in life. It is, in every sense of the phrase an experience like no other.

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