Dom. St Damien Gigondas "La Louisiane" 2012

Joël and Annie Saurel are the charming proprietors of Domaine Saint Damien, a small organic, exceptional quality producer in Gigondas, the most famous appellation in the Southern Rhône after Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Joël’s exceptional terroir specific cuvée “La Louisiane” is made from 80% old vine Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre. Fermented in traditional concrete vats the wine was then aged for 18 months in large oak foudré.  Powerful, yet soft and round, a reflection of the old age of the vines and the now 14+ years of bottle age. 

Match with duck, steak and lamb dishes. Yum !