{"product_id":"domaine-saint-damien-gigondas-vieilles-vignes-2023","title":"Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eA benchmark Gigondas from some of the oldest vines in the appellation.\u003c\/em\u003e Domaine Saint-Damien’s Gigondas Vieilles Vignes 2023 is a powerful expression of southern Rhône terroir. Sourced from Grenache planted in 1964 and Mourvèdre from 1977, this cuvée reflects both deep-rooted vineyards and the quiet authority of a family estate. The Saurel family has farmed these slopes for generations. Under Romain Saurel, with the influence of the late Philippe Cambie, the domaine continues to define the region’s direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eFermentation takes place in concrete, followed by ageing in large, seasoned foudres. The process avoids fining and filtration, preserving texture and purity. The result is a Gigondas of structure and clarity, shaped by site rather than cellar. It offers early generosity yet carries the depth and balance to age with grace. This is confident, traditional winemaking, anchored in old vines and honest farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e – Dark fruit \u0026amp; garrigue\u003cbr\u003e Black cherry, licorice, wild herbs and roasted spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e – Broad and structured\u003cbr\u003e Mid-palate richness with sweet tannins and a savoury, earthy undertow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e – Long and lifted\u003cbr\u003e Polished and persistent with Provençal lift and gentle warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e“The 2023 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes offers fabulous notes of black cherries, licorice, roasted garrigue, and peppery Provençal nuances. These all carry to a medium to full-bodied Gigondas offering ample mid-palate depth, sweet tannins, and a great finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003ejebdunnuck.com\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e94–96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e (May 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Style - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003e Varietal - 80% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre\u003cbr\u003e Country - France\u003cbr\u003e Region - Southern Rhône\u003cbr\u003e Vintage - 2023\u003cbr\u003e Bottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003e ABV - 15%\u003cbr\u003e Closure - Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Saint-Damien","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41989777457239,"sku":"DSDGVV23","price":78.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/1b73b661-9ed4-45ae-8311-7bcf8402095e.jpg?v=1758590707","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.co.nz\/products\/domaine-saint-damien-gigondas-vieilles-vignes-2023","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}