and the bouquet slowly reveals black fruit
offering complex notes of dried herbs and mixed berries
Producer: Glenlivet
then comes a wave of richness and vital acidity that makes it take off at the extremely long and complex finish
It’s inspired by the Golden State’s flowers
2023 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes [JD94][V90] Liqueur and the bouquet slowly revealsProducer: Domaine Saint Damien Region: Gigondas, Rhone, France Blend: Rhone Red Blend Year: 2023 Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points "Based on 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre and aged 12 months in 50 hectoliter foudre, the 2023 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes offers darker berries, pepper, sappy garrigue, and smoked meat like aromatics. It's medium to full bodied on the palate, with a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, fine, polished tannins, and nicely integrated acidity.