Domaine Santa Duc - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Habemus Papam 2019
95/100
Wine Spectator
94,5/100
RVF
92+/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"Here's to a great vintage!"
“Superb fruit flavors such as blackberry and black cherry, along with peppery notes of garrigue, camphor, violet, and spices, emerge from the 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Habemus Papam, a classic, balanced, pure, and elegant Châteauneuf that offers a beautiful sense of freshness and purity while displaying plenty of character. Made from 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, partially destemmed and aged in large oak casks and clay jars, it will benefit from 2 to 4 years of bottle aging and will age well for about ten years.” (Jeb Dunnuck 2021)
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Nose
A lovely aroma of ripe fruit
Palate
Creamy and velvety, with a lovely, savory freshness and round, silky tannins
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
To be decanted
Drink before
2035
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with game in sauce, red meat with mushrooms...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Benjamin Gras is following in the footsteps of his father, Yves, and is crafting—with equal talent—a range of deep, elegant single-vineyard wines, in which the purity of the fruit reflects a true obsession. A refined style, in which the wines sacrifice a bit of richness and concentration in favor of a very pure delicacy. In both Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the wines have a distinctive style that will leave no one indifferent.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94,5/100
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
This easy-drinking wine is smooth, fresh yet ripe, and above all, very “drinkable.” It is beautifully balanced, savory, and lively, despite a hint of prune that emerges. (RVF Magazine No. 656 – 2021–2022)
About the estate:
Yves Gras took the reins of this iconic Gigondas estate in 1985. He established a full-bodied, rich style that was nonetheless refined, and international recognition followed immediately. Several projects enhanced the estate: the restoration of Clos Derrière Vieille in 1994; and the acquisition of fine terroirs in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 2009: Saintes Pierres, La Crau Ouest, Le Pied de Baud, Les Pradel, and La Font du Pape. In 2017, the arrival of Benjamin, the son, brought new energy and a shift in style. The wines still display the same character and power, but now possess more nuanced textures. They offer a palate with diffused power and more graceful tactile sensations. The oak notes are also better integrated. The estate practices biodynamic viticulture; winemaking is carried out using indigenous yeasts; whole-cluster fermentation is used in some cases; and the wines are not filtered before bottling. The uniqueness of each cuvée led us to award the estate its first star upon its inclusion in the guide.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 95/100 (Exceptional wine)
Vinous
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92+/100
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Lush fruit flavors such as blackberry and black cherry, along with peppery notes of garrigue, camphor, violet, and spices, emerge from the 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Habemus Papam—a classic, balanced, pure, and elegant Châteauneuf that offers a beautiful sense of freshness and purity while displaying plenty of character. Made from 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, partially destemmed and aged in large oak casks and clay jars, it will benefit from 2 to 4 years of bottle aging and will keep for about ten years.