In the glass
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
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 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
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.