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Domaine Santa Duc
Yves and Benjamin Gras
157, Chemin des Hautes Garrigues 84190 Gigondas
Tel. +33 490
658 449
Direct sale: At the domain and from a shop in Chateauneuf du Pape
Mail: yvesgras@santaduc.fr
Web: www.santaduc.fr
The
domain was founded in 1874. Yves Gras is the 5th generation at the
property.
He took over from his father in 1985.
Yves
Gras is regarded as one of the leading producers of Gigondas. The domain covers
12,38 ha in Gigondas and about 14 ha in other appellations. In 2009 1,23 ha. of
Chateauneuf du Pape (Lieu-dit Sainte Vierge) was purchased and in 2012 further
2,5 ha (Lieux-dits La Font du Pape and La Crau)
Yves'
son Benjamin Gras has since finishing his oenological education worked together
with his father as oenologist and winemaker at the domain.
Since
2012 the vineyards have certified as culture biologique and is on the
route to be certified biodynamique.
Wines
according to website February
2021
(Surely new vintages now and maybe small changes)
Chateauneuf
du Pape Habemus Papam
2016: 64% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre
and 1% Counoise. The Cuvée is a blend from the 3 lieux-dits. Aged in foudres for 18 months.
Chateauneuf
du Pape La Crau Quest
2016: 100% Grenache. 80-years-old vines at sandy soil at La Crau. Aged in amphoras
for 18 months
Chateauneuf
du Pape Les Saintes Vierges
2016: 90% Grenache, 9% Mourvedre, 1% Counoise.
Aged in foudres or amphoras for 18 months.
Chateauneuf
du Pape Le Pied de Baud
2016: 80% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and 5% Cinsault.
Aged in
foudres or amphoras for 18 months.
Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits
2016: 65% Grenache, 35% Mourvedre.
Aged in foudres or concrete for 18 months.
Gigondas Clos Derrière Vieille
2016: 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre.
Aged in foudres or amphora for 18 months
from 3,5 ha; altidude 300-350m near the oldest part of the village.
Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues
2016: 65% Grenache (Vieilles Vignes), 35% Mourvedre.
Aged in foudres or amphoras for 18 months.
Vacqueyras Les Aubes
2016: 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. 90% aged in foudres and 20% in aphora for 18 months.
Cotes du Rhone Les Quatre Terres
2016: 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 5% Carignan/Cinsault/ Clairette.
Grenache aged in tanks and Syrah in barrels.
From parcels in Vacqueyras, Roaix, Seguret and Rasteau
(Quatre Terres)
Partly from own vines and partly from bought wines
Cotes du Rhone Blanc Les Grand Calcaires
2016: 40% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 15% Ugni Blanc, 15% Bourboulenc, 5%
Picpoul, 5% Viognier.
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