COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Syrah
PRODUCER
Domaine Saint Damien
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Saint Damien's Gigondas La Louisiane 2020 is a red wine from the Gigondas AOC in the Southern Rhône, France. The Saurel family, with a winemaking history dating back to 1821, produces this wine. The 'La Louisiane' cuvée is a specific single-vineyard bottling from the estate. The vineyard features old vines, with Grenache planted in 1942, Mourvèdre in 1977, and Cinsault in 1951. The estate has been certified organic since 2012, emphasizing respect for the vine and soil.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines for this cuvée were planted as early as 1942.
Fact 02
The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Fact 03
Certified organic viticulture has been practiced since 2012.
Fact 04
The 'La Louisiane' cuvée is a single-vineyard bottling.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Gigondas La Louisiane are hand-harvested. Fermentation occurs in large, old cement tanks with extended maceration on skins, lasting up to 6-8 weeks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for about 12 months in large, old foudres (50 hl). The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Domaine Saint Damien practices certified organic viticulture, using natural products and organic fertilizers.
