The domain is named from the martyr St. Daimen. Once there was a small chapel in Beaumette dedicated to him.
Joël was the fifth generation at the domain and has been responsible since 1978.
In 2011 Joël's son Romain finished his wine education and returned to the domain and worked together with his parents. Since 2015 Romain has been in charge
The domain covers 22 ha Gigondas (12 ha.) and Cotes du Rhone. Those from Violès is now Plan de Dieu
The average age of the vines are 70 years.
The vineyards are certified agriculture biologique since 2012.

Romain Saurel at Gigondas sur Table 2017

Wines (not updated - information is not available)

Gigondas Vieilles Vignes
From 3,2 ha with 80% Grenache (planted 1964) and 20% Mourvedre (planted in 1977). 30 days of maceration and then ageing in foudres for about 12 months.

Gigondas Les Souteyrades  
From 5,5 ha. at lieu-dit Souteyrades with 80% Grenache (planted in 1948) and 20% Mourvedre (planted in 1977)
6 weeks of maceration and then ageing in foudres for about 12 months. 

Gigondas La Louisanne
From 3,5 ha at lieu-dit Louisiane with 80% Grenache (planted in 1947), 15% Mourvedre (planted in 1977), 5% Cinsault (planted in 1951) and Syrah.
6 weeks of maceration and then ageing in foudres for about 12 months. 

Gigondas Cuvée Clovis
Minicuvée. Sélection from the oldest vines. Only magnums
80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre. Aged for three years in demi-muids.

Gigondas Rosé
80% Cinsault and 20% Syrah. Direc press.

Cotes du Rhone Village Plan de Dieu Vieilles Vignes
80% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre. 

Cotes du Rhone La Bouvau
80% Syrah and 20% Cinsault (planted i 1954)
3 weeks of maceration and ageing in beton tank.

VDF Le Dix de Saint Damien
80% Grenache and 20% Marselan. 

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