2022 Domaine Saint-Damien Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone Villages Vieilles Vignes 750ml

2022 Domaine Saint-Damien Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone Villages Vieilles Vignes 750ml

This is like a mini-Gigondas — offering exceptional quality and outstanding value!

A vibrant, old-vine blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre, sourced from the lower terraces of Plan de Dieu in the commune of Violès. The Grenache—drawn from 70-year-old vines rooted in red clay and galet-strewn soils—brings depth and richness, while the Mourvèdre, grown on sandy soils, adds structure and spice.

Fermented in concrete and aged for 10 months in large old oak foudres and tank, this wine opens with alluring aromas of red and dark raspberry, red licorice, and wild herbs, layered with hints of scorched earth and cracked pepper. The palate is juicy yet composed, delivering waves of spiced black cherry, raspberry, and liquorice, underscored by earthy, meaty complexity and a distinctive Provençal herb lift.

Powerful yet graceful, with vibrant freshness and a long, pepper-laced finish. A superb expression of Plan de Dieu terroir with 5–6 years of drinking pleasure ahead.