2022 Gigondas Les Souteyrades BIO Saint Damien especially compared to recent past

especially compared to recent past vintages

so this is my first look at the wine

richness and a lively acid kick

These all carry over to the palate

Those fleshy dark fruit flavors are framed by spice

2022 Gigondas Les Souteyrades BIO Saint Damien especially compared to recent pastParker Czerwinski 95 points: A blend of Grenache and Mourvdre, the 2017 Gigondas les Souteyradesfrom a clay based, north facing siteis 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. Jeb Dunnuck 93 points: Black cherries, garrigue, leather, and a kiss of spice emerge from the 2017 Gigondas Les Souteyrades, which is Grenache and Mourvdre