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Domaine Santa Duc - Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits 2021
Domaine Santa Duc - Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits 2021

Domaine Santa Duc - Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits 2021

Gigondas|Red wine|Organic
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4/5 (1 customers)

93-95/100

Vinous

91/100

RVF

90-92/100

Robert Parker

floral
elegant
peppery
red meat

"A must-try from the appellation"

“Intense ruby color. The expansive, mineral-driven nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruits, floral notes, incense, and exotic spices. Juicy, polished, and seductively smooth, this Gigondas boasts a flawless texture that carries intense flavors of Chambord, cherry-cola, lavender drops, and Asian spices, conveying a harmonious blend of power and delicacy. The mineral and floral notes linger into a surprisingly long and precise finish, shaped by delicate, well-integrated tannins.” (Vinous 2023)

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Estate

Domaine Santa Duc

Vintage

Aux Lieux-Dits

Vintage

2021

Designation

Gigondas

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

75% Grenache, 13% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 2% Cinsault. Parcelles implantées exclusivement sur la commune de Gigondas, dans 8 lieux-dits différents qui donnent le nom à cette cuvée.

Regions

Soils composed of red clay-rich sand mixed with limestone gravel and marl derived from the colluvial cones of the Font des Papes; soils rich in fine-grained material, including gray rounded pebbles, clay, and sand; soils composed of blue and gray marl

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Strict sorting, partial destemming, and gravity-fed transfer to vats. Fermentation for 20 to 30 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Two long daily pump-overs. Punch-downs determined by tasting. Pressing in a pneumatic press. Malolactic fermentation in the tank. Clarification of the wines in the cellar during the winter. Transfer to barrels in the spring.

Livestock Farming

18 months in 36-hectoliter Stockinger oak casks and 8-hectoliter terracotta jars.

Alcohol content

13,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep, intense ruby red

Nose

Characterized by fruit and herbal notes, it develops into spicy, peppery notes

Palate

Full-bodied, silky, and crisp, with great drinkability

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

To be decanted

Drink before

2031

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with beef stew, game, cheese…

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Bettane & Desseauve

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, with the same talent, is crafting a range of deep and 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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2024 guide) 90–92/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Made from a blend of eight plots located on the Gigondas plateau, the 2021 Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits is a powerful wine, with notes of rose and garrigue that complement those of cherry. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, ripe and silky on the palate, with great concentration and length.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100

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:

The bouquet is alluring, with notes of peony and rosewood; it’s the whole-cluster fermentation that really stands out. There’s also a hint of acetate that adds depth. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and refined, with a well-integrated structure. It’s not overly extracted, but the finish remains tannic, so it needs a little time to open up.

About the estate:

Yves Gras took the reins of this iconic Gigondas estate in 1985. He established a full-bodied, rich style—one that was nonetheless refined—and the estate immediately gained international recognition. Several projects enhanced the estate: the restoration of Clos Derrière Vieille in 1994; and the acquisition of prime 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 a well-rounded power and more graceful tactile sensations. The oak influences 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.
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2023 guide) 93-95/100

Rated winery (2024 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Intense ruby color. The expansive, mineral-driven nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruits, floral notes, incense, and exotic spices. Juicy, polished, and seductively smooth, this Gigondas boasts a flawless texture that carries intense flavors of Chambord, cherry-cola, lavender drops, and Asian spices, conveying a harmonious blend of power and delicacy. The mineral and floral notes linger in a surprisingly long and precise finish, shaped by delicate, well-integrated tannins. Aged in a combination of Stockinger oak casks and clay amphorae.
Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated winery (2024 guide) Recommended

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