Domaine Santa Duc : Habemus Papam 2020

The richness and typicity of a red wine from the Rhône Valley

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 contributes 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 from emblematic appellations such as Gigondas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape or the Côtes du Rhône.

The vineyard

The Habemus Papam 2020 cuvée from Domaine Santa Duc comes from a vineyard spread over 2.9 hectares. Located in the heart of the Rhône Valley, this estate evolves on soils composed of limestone, sand, clay and rolled pebbles. The vines, managed with organic and biodynamic farming, are on average 60 years old.

Vinification and aging

Following a selection in the vineyard and a sorting on the table, the destemmed berries undergo gravity-fed vatting. Fermentation lasts from 20 to 30 days and takes place in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. Finally, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine is aged in foudres and terracotta jars for 18 months.

Blend

Grenache (70%)
Syrah (30%).