Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits 2021
Domaine Santa Duc
Yves Gras crafts Gigondas with both power and precision. The Aux Lieux-Dits bottling draws from multiple named parcels, capturing the breadth of the appellation's terroir in a single blend. The 2021 vintage delivers freshness and structure in equal measure — ready to drink now but built to age.
Nose
Dark cherry and blackberry compote lead, intertwined with garrigue herbs, crushed violets, and a subtle smoky note. Black pepper and a hint of leather emerge beneath.
Palate
Full-bodied with ripe berry fruit, cedar, and dried herb complexity. The tannins are firm but polished, carrying flavors of toasted spice and dark plum through a long, structured mid-palate.
Finish
Long and savory with lingering blackcurrant, cedar, and a mineral-driven persistence.
- Varietal
- Grenache
- Blend
- Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
- Vineyards
- Multiple named lieux-dits across Gigondas AOC
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's garrigue character and firm tannins complement the richness of braised lamb, while the herbal seasoning creates a natural bridge to the wine's aromatic complexity.
Yves Gras is the fifth generation to farm vineyards in Gigondas at Domaine Santa Duc, where old-vine Grenache grows on clay-limestone soils beneath the dramatic Dentelles de Montmirail peaks.
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