In the glass
Aroma: mountain herbs, dark plum, iron, smoky minerality, leather
Palate: blackberry, grilled meat, earthy spice, firm tannins, long mineral finish
A structured, mineral Gigondas from high-altitude garrigue parcels; more austere and herb-driven than fruit-forward, with excellent ageing potential.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb ribs with herbes de Provence
Mountain herb notes find a natural match with herb-crusted lamb. -
Slow-roasted wild boar with juniper
Firm structure and iron notes complement gamey wild boar.
How to serve Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues
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 ribs with herbes de Provence, Slow-roasted wild boar with juniper. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Domaine Santa Duc has farmed the Gigondas hillsides since 1874. The Prestige des Hautes Garrigues cuvee draws from high-altitude parcels (over 300 metres) where garrigue and mineral notes dominate. Yves Gras runs the estate today.
- 1993 — Prestige des Hautes Garrigues established as a distinct high-altitude cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Santa Duc
- Grapes
- Grenache (60%), Mourvedre (20%), Syrah (20%)
- Classification
- Gigondas AOC
- Oak
- 18 months in old large foudres
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 50-85 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1993
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues
What does Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues taste like?
On the nose, mountain herbs, dark plum, iron, smoky minerality, leather. On the palate, blackberry, grilled meat, earthy spice, firm tannins, long mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A structured, mineral Gigondas from high-altitude garrigue parcels; more austere and herb-driven than fruit-forward, with excellent ageing potential.
When should I drink Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues?
Drink 5-20 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 Prestige des Hautes Garrigues?
Grilled lamb ribs with herbes de Provence is the canonical pairing; Slow-roasted wild boar with juniper is the other strong match. Mountain herb notes find a natural match with herb-crusted lamb.
What grapes are in Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues?
The blend is Grenache (60%), Mourvedre (20%), Syrah (20%). The wine is classified as Gigondas AOC.