Joel Saurel

Le Dix de Saint Damien Gigondas

8.727 ratings

8.52 pro ratings

Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France

Grenache Blend

Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese

Top Notes For

9.0

This is the latest project from winemaker Joel Saurel of Domaine Saint Damien in Gigondas. 80% Grenache and 20% Marselan, a hybrid between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Generous blackberry and black cherry up front with a hint of pepper on the finish. Ripe but not jammy, this wine is zippy, lively and full of pep. Perfect for serving guests terrific Vin De France at a sensational value.

This is the latest project from winemaker Joel Saurel of Domaine Saint Damien in Gigondas. 80% Grenache and 20% Marselan, a hybrid between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Generous blackberry and black cherry up front with a hint of pepper on the finish. Ripe but not jammy, this wine is zippy, lively and full of pep. Perfect for serving guests terrific Vin De France at a sensational value.

1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2013

8.3

Cool.

Cool.

Jul 31st, 2014

8.6

Bigger rhone blend but balanced & great price

Bigger rhone blend but balanced & great price

Mar 8th, 2014

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.0

Love the marselan component in this

Love the marselan component in this

Feb 15th, 2014

8.0

Not bad for under 12 bucks a bottle. Would I pick it up again? No. I'm on the quest for other Rhone wines in this price range I enjoy more.

Not bad for under 12 bucks a bottle. Would I pick it up again? No. I'm on the quest for other Rhone wines in this price range I enjoy more.

Feb 16th, 2013

9.2

We really liked this

We really liked this

Feb 19th, 2021

8.9

Dedalus Thirst club nov 2020

Dedalus Thirst club nov 2020

Dec 6th, 2020

8.8

Great qpr

Great qpr

Aug 28th, 2019

8.7

Enjoyed at Rosaline

Enjoyed at Rosaline

Apr 14th, 2018

8.8

Organic practices.

Organic practices.

Apr 21st, 2016