2010 | Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas 'Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes' | Rhône Chateau la Nerthe If wines could smell luxurious

If wines could smell luxurious

polished nose with plenty of ripe plums

delicate lime fruit

tight and slender palate

It has a chalky sensation and a stony mouthfeel

2010 | Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas 'Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes' | Rhône Chateau la Nerthe If wines could smell luxuriousMy 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