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Gigondas La Louisiane Vieilles Vignes Domaine St Damien 2017 (750ML)
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Crafted by the esteemed, four-generation family at Domaine Saint-Damien, the 2010 Gigondas La Louisiane hails from a terroir of classic limestone soils in the Southern Rhône. This Grenache-dominant blend offers an enticing bouquet of ripe blackberry, plum, and dried cherry, interwoven with notes of rosemary, thyme, and a touch of black pepper. On the palate, experience a full-bodied richness with a layered texture, velvety tannins, and a long, savory finish hinting at licorice. Jeb Dunnuck awarded this vintage 96 points. Pair with braised lamb shanks with herbs de Provence or grilled venison with a red wine reduction. It also complements aged hard cheeses like Comté or Gruyère.
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Country
France
Region
Rhone
Appellation
Gigondas
Color
Red
Varietal
Rhone Blend
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Critic Reviews
Wine Advocate
95+ Points
95+ Points, Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Bottled in May, the 2017 Gigondas La Louisiane looks every bit as good as expected. Licorice, dark cherries and plums feature on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is silky and rich, just a wonderful balance of power and elegance. It should drink well soon after release and for at least decade thereafter." 8/19
Jeb Dunnuck
97 Points
97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com: "I think the standout in the 2017 is the 2017 Gigondas La Louisiane, a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah from a single lieu-dit near the domaine, which is located further down on the plateau. Incredible notes of blackcurrants, smoked herbs, spring flowers, and peppery meat notes emerge from this full-bodied beauty that has terrific concentration, sweet tannins, no hard edges, and a blockbuster finish. It actually reminds me of the 2007 yet has more structure and focus. It's an incredible bottle of wine that will drink well for 20+ years." 09/19
