The small Gigondas region is often regarded as the poor cousin of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Winemakers there do not like it and claim Gigondas stands on its own feet. The reality, though, is that the price points of these wines are much lower and offer attractive buying opportunities.
One such opportunity is the 2020 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas 'Vieilles Vignes'. The average age of the vines is 50 years and the blend is 80% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre. This is a full-bodied and concentrated wine.
The colour of the wine is dark red, and the palate is predominantly red fruited. Ripe flavours of plum and dark raspberry deliver an intense mouthfeel. Some herbal notes and black pepper add to the mix. Remarkably, the wine retains some freshness, despite its 15% alc. It delivers some elegance on top of the obvious power. Ripe, yet silky tannins deliver a great finish.
Score: 94/++
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