95 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "A blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre, the 2017 Gigondas les Souteyrades—from a clay-based, north-facing site—is rich and earthy, with cinnamon and cola notes accenting dark plums and black cherries. It's full-bodied and velvety, adding hints of chocolate on the long finish.. Drink: 2020-2030. (Aug 2019)"
93 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Deep magenta. Deeply pitched aromas of red and blue fruit preserves, candied flowers and allspice show excellent clarity and mineral lift. Seamless and alluringly sweet, offering palate-staining cherry, blueberry and spicecake flavors that show noteworthy depth and back-end thrust. Finishes very long and smooth, with fine-grained tannins and resonating cherry and floral character. Drink: 2024-2033. (Feb 2020)"
93 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Black cherries, garrigue, leather, and a kiss of spice emerge from the 2017 Gigondas Les Souteyrades, which is Grenache and Mourvèdre brought up in foudre. It's medium to full-bodied, has light tannins, beautiful balance, and a charming, elegant style. As with the other releases here in 2017, it's a seamless, layered, complex wine that relies more on elegance and complexity than overt power and richness. Drink: 2019-2034. (9/26/19)"
93 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Deep magenta. Deeply pitched aromas of red and blue fruit preserves, candied flowers and allspice show excellent clarity and mineral lift. Seamless and alluringly sweet, offering palate-staining cherry, blueberry and spicecake flavors that show noteworthy depth and back-end thrust. Finishes very long and smooth, with fine-grained tannins and resonating cherry and floral character. Drink: 2024-2033. (Feb 2020)"
93 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Black cherries, garrigue, leather, and a kiss of spice emerge from the 2017 Gigondas Les Souteyrades, which is Grenache and Mourvèdre brought up in foudre. It's medium to full-bodied, has light tannins, beautiful balance, and a charming, elegant style. As with the other releases here in 2017, it's a seamless, layered, complex wine that relies more on elegance and complexity than overt power and richness. Drink: 2019-2034. (9/26/19)"
| Product SKU | 336607 |
| Producer | Saint-Damien |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| SubRegion | Southern Rhône |
| Appellation | Gigondas |
| Varietal | Rhone Blends - Red |
| Designation | Vieilles Vignes |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 15.0% |
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