93pts Vinous

The 2022 Gigondas La Louisiane Vieilles Vignes dazzles with crushed violets, licorice, black cherry and garrigue of elevated intensity. Tightly knit and full of substance, the multifaceted 2022 clocks out with a super savory finish of striking persistence.

Winemaker Notes

Domaine St. Damien Gigondas La Louisiane is from a single parcel of Grenache planted in 1942, Mourvedre planted in 1977 and Cinsault planted in 1951. Matured about 12 months in oak barrels. Bottled without any fining or filtration.