2024 Domaine Saint-Damien Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone Villages Vieilles Vignes

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.

An uber delicious Cotes du Rhone bursting with energy and intense succulent fruit.

Midnight black core with a vibrant dark purple red hue. Fragrant red to dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe blueberry scents engulf the nostrils with some earthy incense, provincial herb and pepper notes also evident. Rich, juicy dark raspberry, liquorice and blueberry fruits are delivered with impressive intensity and energy. Earthy incense, provincial herb and pepper elements lend further interest. Chewy tannins with a long, fresh, succulently fruited finish laced with blackpepper.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%