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2008 St Damien, Domaine Gigondas Vieilles Vignes

Proprietary Blend: 750ml
$24.99

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points awarded:
ST 90

Ian Conroy, JJ Buckley, October 2012

Slightly translucent dark ruby core with a thin garnet rim. Aromas of raspberry, red currant and red cherry are at the forefront, supported by provencal herbs, lavendar, floral and crushed stone scents. Medium to full-bodied, with red fruits, hints of earth, truffles, and a lovely floral character, this has a rounded mouthfeel and structured tannins, driving to a finish laden with minerals and dried herbs. This offers immediate enjoyment, with 2-4 more years of development potential.


89 -91 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2009

The only Gigondas that Saurel made in 2008 is the 2008 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes. One of the finest wines I tasted in what is a very difficult year for the appellation, it offers delicious ripe black fruit, spring flower, and crushed rock characteristics as well as a surprisingly opulent, dense style with outstanding concentration, texture, and length. Consume it over the next 7-8 years.


90 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, March 2011

Dark ruby. Deeply pitched dark berries and dried flowers on the nose, with a brighter red fruit quality emerging with air. Spicy raspberry and blackberry flavors coat the palate, with zesty acidity providing lift. This shows good heft for an '08. Offers expansive, alluringly sweet dark fruit and floral notes on the finish, leaving a gentle spicy note behind.


Ian Conroy, JJ Buckley, October 2012

Slightly translucent dark ruby core with a thin garnet rim. Aromas of raspberry, red currant and red cherry are at the forefront, supported by provencal herbs, lavendar, floral and crushed stone scents. Medium to full-bodied, with red fruits, hints of earth, truffles, and a lovely floral character, this has a rounded mouthfeel and structured tannins, driving to a finish laden with minerals and dried herbs. This offers immediate enjoyment, with 2-4 more years of development potential.


89 -91 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2009

The only Gigondas that Saurel made in 2008 is the 2008 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes. One of the finest wines I tasted in what is a very difficult year for the appellation, it offers delicious ripe black fruit, spring flower, and crushed rock characteristics as well as a surprisingly opulent, dense style with outstanding concentration, texture, and length. Consume it over the next 7-8 years.


90 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, March 2011

Dark ruby. Deeply pitched dark berries and dried flowers on the nose, with a brighter red fruit quality emerging with air. Spicy raspberry and blackberry flavors coat the palate, with zesty acidity providing lift. This shows good heft for an '08. Offers expansive, alluringly sweet dark fruit and floral notes on the finish, leaving a gentle spicy note behind.


About Winery

Proprietor Joel Saurel, backed up by the inimitable Philippe Cambie as his consultant, has transformed this estate into one of the greatest in Gigondas, rivaling the two top producers, Yves Gras' Santa Duc and Louis Barruol's Saint Cosme.
~ Robert Parker

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