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.

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
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

Tags

dry full body grenache medium acid medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic mourvedre occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world organic pairs with charcuterie pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price premium still red syrah value pick
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