2023 Saint Damien Gigondas La Louisiane 750ml bottle Giacomo Conterno this parcel also has a

this parcel also has a SE exposition with similar “Cote de Nuits” soil structure

and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sad about that

The palate is pristine

some barrel maturation and lees againg are the order of the day

2023 Saint Damien Gigondas La Louisiane 750ml bottle Giacomo Conterno this parcel also has aA bigger, richer wine based mostly on Grenache from a single parcel around the estate on the lower plain of Gigondas, the 2023 Gigondas La Louisiane shows darker blackberries and kirsch intermixed with ground pepper, sappy garrigue, and some meaty, spicy nuances that give this an ultra classic Gigondas style. It's medium to full bodied on the palate and has a pure, focused mouthfeel, ultra fine yet building tannins, and integrated acidity. It's a