Domaine Santa Duc
Aux Lieux-Dits Gigondas1
Grenache Blend from Rhône, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Domaine Santa Duc
Domaine Santa Duc of the Gras family was founded in 1874 and produce reference point wines from their base in Gigondas, and leading expressions from neighbouring Chateauneuf du Pape. The wines produced here continue to receive wide critical acclaim, a result of innovation and a reputation for producing wines of energy and clarity. Yves Gras pioneered organic farming in the region from 1985, favouring large oak foudre and terracotta amphorae over small oak barrels, whilst dialling down on extraction. Son Benjamin taking on the reins in 2017, creating a new winery and converting to biodynamics. Their Grenache led reds show stunning purity of fruit, and an almost Pinot like finesse, whilst having the stuffing to reward ample cellar time.
Description
The 2015 Gigondas Aux Lieux Dits will be a terrific wine, and I suspect it will end up being outstanding. Made from 75% Grenache, 13% Mourvèdre and the rest Syrah and Cinsault, from eight different terroirs in the appellation, it offers gorgeous notes of black cherries, spice, and crushed flowers. Rich, medium to full-bodied and impeccably balanced, it will have a decade or more of longevity.
Food Pairing
White beans, duck confit, garlic sausage and smoky streaked bacon.
