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.

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
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

Tags

dry firm tannin full body grenache medium acid medium term mood rustic mood savoury mourvedre occasion cellar occasion dinner party old vines old world organic pairs with mushroom pairs with red meat price premium still red syrah
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