Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 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-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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.

  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 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.

  1. 1993: Prestige des Hautes Garrigues established as a distinct high-altitude cuvee

Facts

Producer
Domaine Santa Duc · visiting guide
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
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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.

Tags

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