Domaine Santa Duc
Domaine Santa Duc Châteauneuf du Pape 'Les Saintes Vierges'
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Yves Gras' Gigondas is likely the most concentrated in the appellation. His old vines (averaging over 50 years old), coupled with a very late harvest, make this possible. Intense, bold, herbal, and wonderfully complex for the region. Only in very exceptional years does the Domaine produce an additional Cuvee des Hautes Garrigues. This Gigondas undoubtedly ranks among the world's best wines: extreme concentration beautifully combines with intense, refined fruit notes. The masses of tannins are perfectly rounded and civilized. The plots for this cuvée are planted with vines over 80 years old, yielding only 15 hectoliters per hectare. Noteworthy is the exceptionally good Côtes du Rhône, the benchmark in this price range.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Domaine Santa Duc Châteauneuf du Pape 'Les Saintes Vierges' is a remarkable wine.From one hectare of Domaine vineyards cultivated with bio-dynamic methods, the Meursault Les Clous unveils an appealing blend of Anjou pear, lemon oil, white blossoms, and melted butter. Its medium-bodied, zesty palate possesses a pure, mineral-infused character shaped by its hillside terroir
The finish is long and lingering, leaving a lasting impression of the wine's exceptional quality. With its well-integrated tannins and vibrant acidity, 'Les Saintes Vierges' has the potential to age gracefully for several years, allowing its flavors to further develop and evolve.
EXPERT RATING
4.6
DRINKING WINDOW
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2059
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Grenache
Counoise
Mourvedre
ORIGINS
Winery: Domaine Santa Duc
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.CUSTOMER RATING
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