Domaine Santa Duc : Aux Lieux-Dits 2019

A unique red wine from Gigondas

The estate

Located in the foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountain chain, Domaine Santa Duc has been writing its family history since 1874. At the helm of the estate since 1985, Yves Gras and his son Benjamin produce wines which, through their quality and refinement, greatly contribute to the glowing international reputation of Rhône Valley wines.

Produced using organic and biodynamic practices since 2016, these exceptional terroirs give rise to fine wines that harmoniously express the identity of emblematic appellations such as Gigondas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Vacqueyras and Côtes du Rhône.

The vineyard

Domaine Santa Duc's Aux Lieux-Dits is a Gigondas wine made from eight hamlets located exclusively in the eponymous commune. The vines are 40 years old on average and are planted on a tapestry of soils composed of red clay, sand and grey marl.

Vinification and ageing

The hand-picked grapes are first sorted in the vineyard and then on a sorting table. Partial destemming, the percentage of which varies depending on the vintage. The grapes are vatted by gravity before undergoing a 20 to 30-day fermentation in stainless steel vats, with daily pumping over and punching down. Pressing in a pneumatic press followed by malolactic fermentation in vats. Aged for 18 months in oak tuns and clay jars before bottling without fining or filtration.

The blend

Grenache (75%)

Mourvèdre (13%)

Syrah (10%)

Cinsault (2%).

Aux Lieux-Dits 2019 by Domaine Santa Duc: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

This Gigondas wine reveals fruity and vegetal notes in its youth and evolves towards flavoursome spicy aromas with age.