Domaine Saint-Damien

Gigondas Red Rhone Blend

8.918 ratings
9.02 pro ratings
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.0

A very good Gigondas that probably requires another 2 years to hit it's stride, but it's potential is evident.
The nose has a bright refreshing clarity. Brambly fruits, mixed herbs and pepper get the party going. The party continues in the mouth with cut flowers - violets, perhaps. Black licorice and overripe blackberries dominate. The mouthfeel is taught and expansive. This should grow up to be a 92/93 pt specimen.

A very good Gigondas that probably requires another 2 years to hit it's stride, but it's potential is evident.
The nose has a bright refreshing clarity. Brambly fruits, mixed herbs and pepper get the party going. The party continues in the mouth with cut flowers - violets, perhaps. Black licorice and overripe blackberries dominate. The mouthfeel is taught and expansive. This should grow up to be a 92/93 pt specimen.

Apr 29th, 2016
Jimmy Ryaby

2010 Very delicious - moderate tannins - very drinkable now

2010 Very delicious - moderate tannins - very drinkable now

Feb 23rd, 2015
Rob Marsh

Very smooth.

Very smooth.

Feb 22nd, 2015
Peter Gold

Consumed in Langans Brasserie in London. Good stuff.

Consumed in Langans Brasserie in London. Good stuff.

Apr 16th, 2014
Eric Chang

Goodman, third one, heavier, Chris and Sy leaving drinks.

Goodman, third one, heavier, Chris and Sy leaving drinks.

Sep 24th, 2013
J M
8.6

Mostly Grenache. Good amount of spice. "Clearly superior" to Yalumba. Buy if cheap.

Mostly Grenache. Good amount of spice. "Clearly superior" to Yalumba. Buy if cheap.

Apr 29th, 2013
Stephan Whelan

Smooth but bold

Smooth but bold

Mar 27th, 2013
Miranda Garcia

From Barbuzzo...rich and full bodied, needed spice

From Barbuzzo...rich and full bodied, needed spice

Jan 19th, 2013
Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

9.7

Blake had this 6 years ago

Blake had this 6 years ago

Apr 30th, 2019
Sean Nelson

Sean had this 10 years ago

Sean had this 10 years ago

May 26th, 2014