A fresh and fruity red with fine tannins
and some reviewers note a faint hint of salinity that enhances the wine's precision
This is a wine of sustained
dark plums and raspberries
plum to lavender and sweet spices
2010 | Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas 'Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes' | Rhône Chardonnay - Pinot Gris A fresh and fruity redMy favorite of the Gigondas lineup, the blockbuster 2010 Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas Les Souteyrades (80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre aged all in tank) is wildly perfumed and aromatic, as well as incredibly full bodied, rich, and concentrated. Showing thrilling notes of wild herbs, orange peel, garrigue, exotic flowers, and layers of ripe fruit, this hedonistic, yet gorgeously proportioned 2010 has massive fruit, awesome freshness and focus, and a