2020 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Le Louisiane

Made from a blend of 80% Grenache and 15% Mourvèdre with remaining 5% made up of Syrah and Cinsault. Sourced from vines going back to 1942 it was fermented on skins for 6 weeks before ageing in large old 50 hl foudres for 12 months. Bottled un-fined and unfiltered.
Very deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Intense and intoxicating, the nose features wonderful aromatics of spicy dark raspberry, black cherry and liquorice which are complimented by earthy incense like notes, provincial herbs, hints of new leather and pepper. Rich, dense and opulent yet still retaining a fresh feel, the full bodied palate is awash with dark raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruits. Both expansive and powerful it is a little more open at this early stage than the Vieilles Vignes. Velvety yet robust tannin structure with earthy incense, scorched earth and peppered herb elements lingering right through the long seductive finish which has a gently chewy feel to it. An outstanding Gigondas.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 15%

Other Reviews….
Moving to the 2020s, the 2020 Gigondas La Louisiane is an absolute blockbuster of a wine that's up there with some of the best Gigondas made. Based on 80% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, and the rest Cinsault and Syrah, raised all in foudre, its deep purple hue is followed by a kaleidoscope-like array of kirsch, blackberries, ground pepper, violets, sandalwood, and other assorted Provençal-like aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, concentrated, and flawlessly balanced, I love its tannins, and it has a stacked mid-palate as well as a great finish.
98 points
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