Grenache 70%, Syrah 15%, Mourvèdre 10%, Carignan & Cinsault 5%
The wines from these parcels have lovely floral aromas, notes of red and black fruit and garrigue, with a pure, elegant tannic structure.
Ecocert-certified organic and Demeter-certified biodynamic.
The grapes are hand-picked into crates and sorted manually in the vineyard before a second, table sorting in the cellar.
2019 Vintage Scores:
This wine incorporates grapes from the elite Cru appellations of Vacqueyras and Rasteau as well as Côtes-du-Rhône Villages sites in Roaix and Séguret. A piercing blackberry and bramble-scented blend of Grenache and Syrah sourced from limestone soils, it’s an approachably fruity introduction to Santa Duc’s majestic (and more expensive wines) but maintains a trademark vitality and finesse. Highlighting juicy cassis and plum flavors along with a zippy mineral finish, it’s a delicately tannic red that should drink well through 2026.
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points