Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: ripe cherry, lavender, dried herbs, white pepper, earthy mineral

Palate: plum, red berry, warm spice, medium tannins, dry mineral finish

The approachable Gigondas from Santa Duc; generous, herb-accented, and fruit-forward with the estate's characteristic mineral freshness.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb chops
    Classic Grenache-lamb pairing at its most uncomplicated and satisfying.
  • Merguez sausages with ratatouille
    Medium-bodied Gigondas handles spiced sausage and Provencal vegetables well.

How to serve Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas

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. Grilled lamb chops, Merguez sausages with ratatouille. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The estate Gigondas of Santa Duc, sourced from old Grenache vines across the domaine's various parcels in the Gigondas appellation. An approachable, herb-accented introduction to the estate's style.

  1. 1980: Santa Duc classique Gigondas established

Facts

Producer
Domaine Santa Duc · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%)
Classification
Gigondas AOC
Oak
Old foudres; no new oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 30-50 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
1980
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas

What does Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas taste like?

On the nose, ripe cherry, lavender, dried herbs, white pepper, earthy mineral. On the palate, plum, red berry, warm spice, medium tannins, dry mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The approachable Gigondas from Santa Duc; generous, herb-accented, and fruit-forward with the estate's characteristic mineral freshness.

When should I drink Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas?

Drink 3-12 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?

Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing; Merguez sausages with ratatouille is the other strong match. Classic Grenache-lamb pairing at its most uncomplicated and satisfying.

What grapes are in Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas?

The blend is Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Gigondas AOC.

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