Domaine Santa Duc - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Habemus Papam 2019
Rhône
Red
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94,5/100
RVF
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95/100
Wine Spectator
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92/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"On a great vintage!"
"Unctuous, fresh but ripe, and above all a sensation of "drinkability" for this digestible wine. Beautifully balanced, sapid and lively, despite a hint of prune that comes through." (Revue RVF N°656 - 2021-2022) .
Features
Estate
Domaine Santa Duc
Cuvée
Habemus Papam
Vintage
2019
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
70% Grenache vieilles vignes, 30% Syrah
Terroirs
Rich sandy-clay soils on the surface and very calcareous subsoil with some rolled pebbles.
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual with strict sorting
Winemaking
Partial destemming, 20 to 30-day fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, two long daily pump-overs, punching down according to tasting.
Breeding
18 months in 36 hL Stockinger oak foudres and 8 hL terracotta jars, without fining or filtration.
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Beautiful aromas of ripe fruit
Mouth
Smooth and velvety, nice sapid freshness, round and silky tannins
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
To decant
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game in sauce, red meat with mushrooms...
Domaine Santa Duc
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
The genes of excellence are undeniably rooted in the DNA of the Gras family. Yves, representing the fifth generation of winemakers, has just passed the baton to his son Benjamin, who interprets deep, elegant wines in which the purity of fruit is a veritable obsession. A polished style, in which the wines abandon a little generosity and concentration in favor of pure delicacy. This brand-new winery, in which terracotta jars flirt with oak tuns, is a wonderful welcome gift. The young winemaker's complantation, meticulous soil management, supple vinification and extensive international experience have enabled him to produce remarkable cuvées in his first vintage, such as this dashing 2017 Clos Derrière Vieille. A fine bow from his father, who produced a masterful final 2016 vintage.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2021) 94.5/100
Estate rated (guide 2022) Tasting Review
About the wine:
Unctuous, fresh but ripe, and above all a sensation of "drinkability" for this digestible wine. Well-balanced, sapid and lively, despite a hint of prune.
About the domain :
Based in Gigondas, Domaine Santa Duc has some very fine vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with which it is producing splendid parcel-based cuvées in 2019. Benjamin Gras joined his father Yves in 2016, when the vines were cultivated according to biodynamic principles. Trained in Burgundy, Benjamin has retained a great sensitivity for fresh wines. Far from the rich, powerful style his father once produced, he seeks finesse and purity of fruit. Without applying recipes, so as not to weigh down naturally rich wines, he ages them partly in jars; the result is singular wines that have literally enchanted us with their purity and the definition of each terroir.
Wine Spectator
Rated 95/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated 92/100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.7/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 16/06/2024
From a great vintage, "nous avons un pape" is a remarkable success, loaded with jammy red and violet fruits, peppery spices, fresh herbs and hints of licorice that titillate a voluble, fleshy and surprisingly fresh palate, lined with a creamy texture of incredible finesse. The young, solid tannins, with their restrained oakiness, are refined and enveloping. Deserves a little extra cellaring. Long, sapid finish with subtle kirsch notes in return. The wine should be decanted 2 hours before serving. For Father's Day, it was the ideal partner for matured Aubrac beef ribs, marinated and lightly caramelized on a bed of vine shoot embers. Score = 4.5.
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Note and review by M. JACQUES R. Published on 29/10/2022
A great bottle to cellar and keep for a few years, but it's already very good.
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Note and review by M. MARC G. Published on 13/06/2023
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