
Saint Damien Cotes du Rhone Blanc 'Le Clos du Cordier' 2024
The Wine
“Proprietor Joel Saurel, backed up by the inimitable Philippe Cambie as his consultant, has transformed this estate into one of the greatest in Gigondas, rivalling the two top producers, Yves Gras’ Santa Duc and Louis Barruol’s Saint Cosme.”
Robert Parker Jr, The Wine Advocate
50 % Clairette and 50 % Bourboulenc from a new vineyard (35 yo vines) purchased in 2022 in Buisson north-west from Vaison La Romaine (not far from Vinsobres). Whole bunch pressed and fermented in stainless steel tank at low temperature for 50% and 50% in 228 litre barrels. Aged on fine lees with battonage for both portions to give a little more texture to the wine.
91 Pts Treve Ring, GismondiOnwine.com 'Equal parts old vine clairette and bourboulenc. Stony and savoury, with fragrant white blossoms, silken pear, crushed stones and fennel, this lingers long with a vibrato of tangerine and lemon. Quite smart.'
The Details
Variety - Clairette, Bourboulenc
Country - France
Region - Southern Rhone
Sub Region - Gigondas
Extra - Cork
Year - 2024
Volume - 750ml