Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Tradition 2021
Domaine Santa Duc
Yves Gras farms some of Gigondas' oldest Grenache vines, and that pedigree shows here. The 2021 vintage gave concentration without heaviness, and this bottling captures the sunbaked terroir of the Dentelles de Montmirail with transparency and precision. A serious southern Rhône at a fair price.
Nose
Dark berry fruit and crushed violet open the bouquet, with garrigue herbs, cracked black pepper, and a savory gamey quality emerging underneath. A faint whiff of cedar adds structure to the aromatics.
Palate
Dense and concentrated, with blackcurrant and cherry compote framed by fine-grained tannins. The midpalate introduces a minerally, almost stony quality alongside warm toasted notes. Violets persist throughout, keeping the heavier fruit honest.
Finish
Long and savory, with fading pepper, cedar, and a final lift of wild herbs.
- Varietal
- Grenache
- Blend
- 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
- Vineyards
- Old vines on limestone slopes, Dentelles de Montmirail
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Lamb shoulder braised with rosemary and olives
Yves Gras, third-generation vigneron at Domaine Santa Duc in Gigondas, farms old-vine Grenache on the limestone slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail using organic methods, fermenting with indigenous yeasts in concrete and aging in large neutral oak.
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