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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Santa Duc (Domaine) Le Crau Ouest 2014

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: Red
  • Biodynamics
  • 13% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Full-bodied

Dominating the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, this exceptional cru produces a wine which is precise, generous and extremely complex. More info

Dominating the appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Le Crau Ouest enjoys a northern exposure thus producing wines that are fresh, generous and complex. Solely composed of eighty-year-old Grenache, it has been macerated briefly and aged in terracotta jars for 18 months. These containers preserve the freshness and purity of the fruit and the minerality of its terroir.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Santa Duc (Domaine) Le Crau Ouest serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Pâté de campagne au poivre, Pigeon à la truffe du Ventoux, Selle d'agneau grillée au barbecue.

  • Vintage score: 14/20
  • Lot presentation
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape Santa Duc (Domaine) Le Crau Ouest

    The wine

    Dominating the appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Le Crau Ouest enjoys a northern exposure thus producing wines that are fresh, generous and complex. Solely composed of eighty-year-old Grenache, it has been macerated briefly and aged in terracotta jars for 18 months. These containers preserve the freshness and purity of the fruit and the minerality of its terroir.

    Information about domain Santa Duc

    Domaine Santa Duc enjoys a picturesque and idyllic setting at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Located in the Gigondas appellation, the Provence vineyard of Domaine Santa Duc has been in the same family for 5 generations. Their philosophy boils down to one word: respect. Respect for the vines they cultivate, respect for the biodiversity and respect for the soil. The domaine thus follows organic and biodynamic methods. The garpes are picked by hand then destemmed entirely or partially depending on the terroir. Maceration is slow and cold so as to give the wines fine tannins and aromatic complexity. Only native yeasts are used during fermentation and the wines are matured on fine lees and bottled unfiltered. As the great Robert Parker said: “Santa Duc combines the muscle, richness and fire of a classic Giogondas with a degree of elegance and purity that many wines of this appellation lack”.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 good appearance
    • Origin: Producer
    • Recoverable VAT: Yes
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
    • Country/Region: Rhône
    • Appellation/Wine: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Producer/Owner: Famille Gras
    • Vintage: 2014
    • Color: Red
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Biodynamics 
    • Size (in ha): 21
    • Volume: 110000
    • Intensity: Full-bodied
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 100% grenache vieilles vignes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape Santa Duc (Domaine) Le Crau Ouest
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape Santa Duc (Domaine) Le Crau Ouest

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