2020 | Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas "Clovis Saurel" | Rhône | France Beauvernay with chalky tannins and a

with chalky tannins and a fine line of freshness

the bright fruit and floral notes take center stage but lead into a pleasing baking spice texture in the finish

notes of peel

saline minerality and a long

Pair this wine with roast chicken and let it help you out with the seasoning

2020 | Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas "Clovis Saurel" | Rhône | France Beauvernay with chalky tannins and aOld vine Gigondas from a four generation organic estate "like Grand Cru red Burgundy grown in the south." Domaine Saint Damien has farmed Gigondas since 1821 four generations of the Saurel family, now Jol and his son Romain, certified organic since 2012. "Clovis Saurel," named for Jol's father, is the estate's plushest cuve: a selection of very old Grenache (1940s vines) from clay soils, aged in demi muids. Critics like Jeb Dunnuck routinely score it