2010 | Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas 'Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes' | Rhône Chardonnay - Pinot Gris beeswax and a wild meadow

beeswax and a wild meadow

and some reviewers note a faint hint of salinity that enhances the wine's precision

dark plums and raspberries

three or four more than the normal bottle release

creating a satisfying and balanced finish

2010 | Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas 'Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes' | Rhône Chardonnay - Pinot Gris beeswax and a wild meadowMy favorite of the Gigondas lineup, the blockbuster 2010 Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas Les Souteyrades (80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre aged all in tank) is wildly perfumed and aromatic, as well as incredibly full bodied, rich, and concentrated. Showing thrilling notes of wild herbs, orange peel, garrigue, exotic flowers, and layers of ripe fruit, this hedonistic, yet gorgeously proportioned 2010 has massive fruit, awesome freshness and focus, and a