Domaine Saint Damien, Vacqueyras, 2022
Domaine Saint Damien is one of the benchmark producers of Vacqueyras, crafting Grenache-dominant wines that balance the richness of the Southern Rhône with surprising finesse. Farming organically and using traditional winemaking methods, the Saurel family focuses on expressing the full character of their old-vine parcels. The 2022 vintage, shaped by warm days and cooling Mistral winds, delivers a wine that is both powerful and fresh.
Dark berries and black cherries lead the way, layered with wild thyme, black pepper, and a touch of smoky earth. The tannins are structured yet polished, and the wine carries an underlying minerality that gives it lift. Unlike more opulent Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint Damien’s Vacqueyras leans into purity and balance, making it just as drinkable young as it is cellar-worthy.
A perfect match for grilled lamb, hearty stews, or aged cheeses, this is a wine that embodies the rugged beauty of the Southern Rhône. Enjoy it now with a short decant, or let it evolve over the next 5–10 years for even greater complexity.
Domaine Saint Damien, Vacqueyras, 2022
Domaine Saint Damien is one of the benchmark producers of Vacqueyras, crafting Grenache-dominant wines that balance the richness of the Southern Rhône with surprising finesse. Farming organically and using traditional winemaking methods, the Saurel family focuses on expressing the full character of their old-vine parcels. The 2022 vintage, shaped by warm days and cooling Mistral winds, delivers a wine that is both powerful and fresh.
Dark berries and black cherries lead the way, layered with wild thyme, black pepper, and a touch of smoky earth. The tannins are structured yet polished, and the wine carries an underlying minerality that gives it lift. Unlike more opulent Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint Damien’s Vacqueyras leans into purity and balance, making it just as drinkable young as it is cellar-worthy.
A perfect match for grilled lamb, hearty stews, or aged cheeses, this is a wine that embodies the rugged beauty of the Southern Rhône. Enjoy it now with a short decant, or let it evolve over the next 5–10 years for even greater complexity.
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Domaine Saint Damien is one of the benchmark producers of Vacqueyras, crafting Grenache-dominant wines that balance the richness of the Southern Rhône with surprising finesse. Farming organically and using traditional winemaking methods, the Saurel family focuses on expressing the full character of their old-vine parcels. The 2022 vintage, shaped by warm days and cooling Mistral winds, delivers a wine that is both powerful and fresh.
Dark berries and black cherries lead the way, layered with wild thyme, black pepper, and a touch of smoky earth. The tannins are structured yet polished, and the wine carries an underlying minerality that gives it lift. Unlike more opulent Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint Damien’s Vacqueyras leans into purity and balance, making it just as drinkable young as it is cellar-worthy.
A perfect match for grilled lamb, hearty stews, or aged cheeses, this is a wine that embodies the rugged beauty of the Southern Rhône. Enjoy it now with a short decant, or let it evolve over the next 5–10 years for even greater complexity.
