Domaine Santa Duc : Les Saintes Vierges 2021

A red wine from the Rhône Valley marked by refinement and complexity

The estate

Founded in 1874, the Domaine Santa Duc located at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail brings to life great wines from the Rhône Valley. Following in his father Edmond's footsteps, Yves Gras has been steering the vineyard towards organic farming since 1985 and has contributed to the development of the reputation of Gigondas wines beyond borders. For six generations now, the Gras family has been expressing through its cuvées the nuances and identity of great terroirs of emblematic appellations such as Gigondas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape or the Côtes du Rhône.

The vineyard

This wine from the Rhône Valley comes from an exceptional terroir located to the east of the appellation on the eponymous place. The vineyard extends over 1.2 hectares and includes old vines of 70 years. These are managed using organic and biodynamic farming.

Vinification and aging

After manual harvesting, the berries undergo a first sorting in the vineyard, then a second on the table. They are then partially destemmed. A gravity vatting precedes a fermentation of 20 to 30 days in stainless steel vats. This Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine is then aged for 18 months in foudres and terracotta jars. Bottling is carried out without fining or filtration.

Blend

Grenache (80%)
Mourvèdre (10%)
Counoise (10%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Les Saintes Vierges 2021 cuvée from Domaine Santa Duc

Tasting

This cuvée seduces with its floral and spicy aromatic expression, as well as its beautiful structure and delicate tannins.