Domaine Saint Damien Gigonda Les Pres

100 % Clairette coming from the lieu-dits of La Louisianne and La Moutte both situated on the plateau quite close to the estate. Just 3 barrels produced for this first vintage. 100 % aged in barrel, 2 from Chassin cooperage, both 1 one year old, and one 228 L from Stockinger. Fresh perfumed and very pure the aromas are lifted by the ageing on lees and the very small impact of barrel. Fresh and fine.

‘The 2023 Gigondas Blanc from Domaine Saint Damien offers up aromas of spices, oak, walnuts and camphor, followed by a medium to full-bodied, pure and crystalline texture framed by bright, delicate acids and a spicy, clove finish. Too oaky for my tastes, this is a well-executed Gigondas Blanc.’ 91 points, Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate, October 2024.