2023 | Domaine Saint-Damien Vacqueyras | Rhône | France

Old-vine Vacqueyras from a benchmark Gigondas estate — rich, spicy Southern Rhône value from the Saurel family.

Domaine Saint-Damien, the four-generation organic Saurel family estate in Gigondas, also farms nearby Vacqueyras. This is a Grenache-Syrah blend (~70% Grenache, 30% Syrah) from vines up to 40 years old — carrying the estate's hallmark richness in a fuller, spicier, exceptional-value Rhône red.

An old-vine Vacqueyras from a top Gigondas grower is one of the Rhône's best-value reds. Benchmark estate, old-vine Grenache/Syrah, organic → rich, spicy, generous → you're drinking serious Southern Rhône for the money.

• ~70% Grenache, 30% Syrah
• Vacqueyras — Southern Rhône, France
• Domaine Saint-Damien — Saurel family, organic
• Vines up to 40 years old

Dark blackberry, currant and plum over pepper, garrigue and a hint of chocolate with ripe tannins and a rich, generous finish. Translation: a rich, spicy Southern Rhône — dark fruit and garrigue with peppery lift and a chocolatey depth, full-bodied but balanced. Serious Vacqueyras that drinks well above its price.

An old-vine Vacqueyras from a benchmark Rhône estate. Exactly the bottle for grilled meats, stews, or a cool evening.