COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Syrah
PRODUCER
Domaine Saint Damien
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Saint Damien is a historic family estate in the Southern Rhône, with winemaking roots dating back to 1821. Founded as a bottled domain in 1979 by Joël Saurel and named after Saint Damian, the estate is now run by his son, Romain Saurel. The 'La Louisiane' cuvée originates from a dedicated single-vineyard lieu-dit situated on the middle terraces of Gigondas. Featuring certified organic old vines—some planted as far back as 1942—the plot produces dense, structured red wines that reflect the stony, red-clay soils of the appellation.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Grenache vines in the 'La Louisiane' vineyard were planted in 1942 during World War II.
Fact 02
The domaine is named after Saint Damian, an early Christian physician-martyr commemorated in a nearby chapel.
Fact 03
Wine from this single vineyard is matured in massive 5,000-liter oak foudres rather than small barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are 100% hand-harvested and completely de-stemmed before entering temperature-controlled concrete vats. Fermentation and extended skin maceration last six weeks, allowing for optimal extraction. The blend is assembled post-vatting and then aged for 12 months in large traditional 5,000-liter oak foudres. To preserve the purity and concentration of the old-vine terroir, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal intervention.
