Châteauneuf du Pape Habemus Papam

White beans, duck confit, garlic sausage and smoky streaked bacon.

Organic and Biodynamic. Average age of vines are 60 years. Soils rich in sandy clay on the surface with very calcareous subsoils and some round pebbles.

8 months in casks (foudres) and terracotta jars.

Hand picked and sorted, whole bunch fermentation with punching down for gentle extraction.

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.