2021 Saint-Damien Plan de Dieu Vieilles Vignes Cotes du Rhone Villages

A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre sourced from the lower terraced parcels of the Plan de Dieu lieu-dit, in the commune of Violès. The Grenache vines are over 70 years old and come from two sites, one planted on red clay and the other on galets (smooth river-worn pebbles). The younger Mourvèdre vines are planted on sandy soil. The wine is fermented for 30 days in concrete vats, then matured for 10 months in a mix of concrete tanks and large old 50 hL oak foudres.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a bright red hue. Dark raspberry and red liquorice aromas infused with Provincial herbs sail out of the glass followed by some earthy graphite and white pepper notes. Juicy dark raspberry and red liquorice fruits show good richness across the fresh mid weighted palate with infusions of herbs and peppered earth elements lying underneath. Slightly chewy tannins and vibrant acidity with a spicy red fruited finish that shows good succulence.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%