{"product_id":"st-damien-clovis-saurel-2020","title":"2020 | Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas \"Clovis Saurel\" | Rhône | France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld-vine Gigondas from a four-generation organic estate — \"like Grand Cru red Burgundy grown in the south.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDomaine Saint-Damien has farmed Gigondas since 1821 — four generations of the Saurel family, now Joël and his son Romain, certified organic since 2012. \"Clovis Saurel,\" named for Joël's father, is the estate's plushest cuvée: a selection of very old Grenache (1940s vines) from clay soils, aged in demi-muids. Critics like Jeb Dunnuck routinely score it in the mid-90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld-vine, organic Gigondas from a top grower is one of the Rhône's great values. \u003cstrong\u003e1940s Grenache, organic, demi-muid aged → plush yet elegant, Burgundian in feel → you're drinking benchmark Gigondas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld-vine Grenache (with Mourvèdre in some years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGigondas — Southern Rhône, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomaine Saint-Damien — Saurel family, organic since 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1940s vines; aged in demi-muids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRipe plum, black cherry and blueberry over black olive, licorice and garrigue with velvety, ultra-fine tannins and a generous, lingering finish.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a plush but elegant Gigondas — deep southern fruit and garrigue carried on silky, fine-grained tannins with real balance. Delicious now, built to age a decade-plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld-vine, organic Gigondas that drinks well above its price. Exactly the bottle for a braise, lamb, or a cool evening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XXI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48605831299326,"sku":"XXI-1131","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/2020DomaineSaint-DamienGigondasClovisSaurel.png?v=1785170847","url":"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/products\/st-damien-clovis-saurel-2020","provider":"Mr.D Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}