Domaine Santa Duc - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Saintes Vierges 2021
96/100
Bettane & Desseauve
95/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
93-95/100
Robert Parker
93/100
Vinous
"Splendid!"
"The wine is seductive in its aromas, with a beautiful finesse of style. The Grenache profile on sandy soil dominates the palate. The nose is precise and refined, with notes of rosewood, flowers, sweet spices, and a hint of blood orange. The oak is well managed. The palate is infused with a diffuse power and a long, high-quality finish." (Le Guide RVF 2025)
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Nose
Delicate and harmonious floral notes
Mouth
Full-bodied tannic structure, spicy flavors
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
To decant
Drink before
2036+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with game in sauce, red meat with mushrooms...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
Rated estate (2025 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Benjamin Gras follows in the footsteps of his father Yves and, with the same talent, crafts a range of deep and elegant single-vineyard wines, where the purity of the fruit reflects a true obsession. A refined style, in which the wines sacrifice a little generosity and concentration in favor of a very pure delicacy. In Gigondas as in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the wines have a distinctive style that will leave no one indifferent.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93-95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Grown on sandy soils in the Courthezon area, Châteauneuf du Pape Les Saintes Vierges 2021 is a blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Counoise, and 10% Mourvèdre. Delicately scented with aromas of roses, cherries, and raspberries, this is an elegant, medium- to full-bodied Châteauneuf with a silky, crisp, and persistent finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2025 guide) 95/100 Favorite
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
The wine is seductive in its aromas with a beautiful finesse of style. The Grenache profile on sand monopolizes the discussion. The nose is precise and refined with rosewood, floral, sweet spices, and a hint of blood orange. The woodiness is well managed. The palate is infused with a diffuse power and a quality finish.
About the estate:
Yves Gras took over this iconic Gigondas estate in 1985. He introduced a full-bodied, fleshy style that was not lacking in finesse, and international recognition was immediate. Several projects enriched the estate: the restoration of Clos Derrière Vieille in 1994; and the acquisition of beautiful terroirs in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 2009: Saintes Pierres, La Crau Ouest, Le Pied de Baud, Les Pradel, and La Font du Pape. In 2017, the arrival of Benjamin, the son, brought a new dynamic and a change in style. The wines still display the same breed and power, but now have more infused textures. They offer a diffuse power on the palate and more graceful tactile sensations. The woody notes are also better integrated. The estate is biodynamic, the wines are made with indigenous yeasts, whole bunches are used in part, and the wines are not filtered before bottling. The uniqueness of each cuvée led us to award the estate its first star as soon as it was included in the guide.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Made from biodynamically grown grapes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Saintes-Vierges 2021 is a full-bodied, spicy, and incisive wine. It has pronounced aromas of blood orange, ripe raspberry, and cranberry with hints of licorice, iodine, and dried herbs. The supple tannins and refreshing acidity linger through to the complex finish.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
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