Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, crushed herbs, black pepper, cedar, minerality

Palate: concentrated plum, tobacco, wild herb, firm tannins, savoury mineral finish

A multi-parcel Gigondas from Santa Duc that blends several specific lieux-dits; more structured and mineral than the estate Gigondas, bridging toward the Prestige des Hautes Garrigues in complexity.

What it pairs with

  • Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb with garlic and thyme
    Structured, herb-mineral Gigondas is a natural with slow-roasted lamb.
  • Grilled wild mushrooms with polenta
    Cedar and herb notes complement wild mushroom dishes.

How to serve Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb with garlic and thyme, Grilled wild mushrooms with polenta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Aux Lieux-Dits is Santa Duc's intermediate Gigondas, blending grapes from several named parcels in the appellation. First produced in 2000, it sits between the estate classique and the top Prestige des Hautes Garrigues.

  1. 2000: Aux Lieux-Dits first produced as a multi-parcel blended Gigondas at Santa Duc

Facts

Producer
Domaine Santa Duc · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (70%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (15%)
Classification
Gigondas AOC
Oak
Old foudres; no new oak
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 40-65 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
2000
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits

What does Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, crushed herbs, black pepper, cedar, minerality. On the palate, concentrated plum, tobacco, wild herb, firm tannins, savoury mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A multi-parcel Gigondas from Santa Duc that blends several specific lieux-dits; more structured and mineral than the estate Gigondas, bridging toward the Prestige des Hautes Garrigues in complexity.

When should I drink Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits?

Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits?

Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb with garlic and thyme is the canonical pairing; Grilled wild mushrooms with polenta is the other strong match. Structured, herb-mineral Gigondas is a natural with slow-roasted lamb.

What grapes are in Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits?

The blend is Grenache (70%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (15%). The wine is classified as Gigondas AOC.

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