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2017 Domaine les Pallières Gigondas Terrasse du Diable – Bottle Notes

Domaine Les Pallières is a 135-hectare estate (including 25 hectares of vineyards) located in the foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail, acquired in 1998 by the Brunier family in partnership with Kermit Lynch. The Brunier family is better known for their stewardship of Vieux Telegraphe and Kermit Lynch is the long time wine importer based in Berkeley, CA. Crimson in…

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2017 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Les Souteyrades – Bottle Notes

Domaine Saint-Damien is run by Joel and Amie Saurel.  The Saurel family had been tending vineyards for four generations, dating back to 1821, and until recently selling all of the grapes to negociants. In 1996 Joel resumed producing wine at the estate and in 1998 they brought on consulting winemaker Philippe Cambie. Vinification is classic with wines being made in large old cement…

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2016 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Les Souteyrades – Bottle Notes

Domaine Saint-Damien is run by Joel and Amie Saurel.  The Saurel family had been tending vineyards for four generations, dating back to 1821, and until recently selling all of the grapes to negociants. In 1996 Joel resumed producing wine at the estate and in 1998 they brought on consulting winemaker Philippe Cambie. Vinification is classic with wines being made in large old cement…

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2012 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas La Louisiane – Bottle Notes

Domaine Saint-Damien is run by Joel and Amie Saurel.  The Saurel family had been tending vineyards for four generations, dating back to 1821, and until recently selling all of the grapes to negociants. In 1996 Joel resumed producing wine at the estate and in 1998 they brought on consulting winemaker Philippe Cambie. Vinification is classic with wines being made in large old cement…

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