Domaine Saint-Damien is a historic family estate in Gigondas, farmed by the Saurel family since the early 19th century and today led by Romain Saurel, with organic certification since 2012. Their Gigondas vineyards are spread across several key parcels, including Les Souteyrades, La Louisiane, Le Gravas, and Clos de la Marquise, each contributing distinct expressions of the appellation. These sites feature varied limestone- and clay-rich soils and a high proportion of old-vine Grenache, often complemented by Mourvèdre. In the cellar, traditional concrete fermentations and élevage in large foudres emphasize structure, freshness, and the savory garrigue character typical of top Gigondas. The Clovis Saurel cuvée is sourced from old-vine Grenache planted in sandy and clay soils, grown at low yields to maximize concentration and flavor. After a 24-hour cold pre-fermentation maceration, the grapes are fermented at 28°C with gentle délestage, followed by combined bâtonnage and remontage to build texture and complexity. The wine is then aged for 15 months in 600L demi-muids, producing a refined, layered expression of Grenache with depth, purity, and elegance.