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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Santa Duc (Domaine) Habemus Papam Famille Gras 2016

Black fruitFood-friendly wine
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14.5%

1.5L

Intensity

Qualified as Pontifical, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a real balanced gem of power and elegance. Should be kept for several years in the cellar.

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Quantity: 2 bottlesObservation: 2 NormalLevel: 2 NormalOrigin: private individualRecoverable VAT: noRegion: Rhone ValleyAppellation: Châteauneuf-du-PapeOwner: Famille Gras
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Santa Duc (Domaine) Habemus Papam Famille Gras 2016

The wine

This wine, qualified as Pontifical, is a true gem made from a meticulous blend of the four emblematic grape varieties of the region, offering wonderful balance, power and elegance. Grenache vieilles vignes, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Counoise are harvested manually, rigorously sorted and destemmed. They are subject to a short and sweet maceration with regular punching down. This cuvée has a spectacular aging potential (at least twenty years) and can be enjoyed with grilled red meat or pork ribs with two olives.

About the Producer 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: 2 bottles

Level: 2 NormalObservation: 2 Normal

Origin: private individual

Type of cellar: specialised storage

Recoverable VAT: no

Original wooden case / Original case: no

French customs seal: yes

Alcohol percentage: 14.5 %

Region: Rhone Valley

Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Owner: Famille Gras

Vintage: 2016

Colour: red

Peak drinking window: drink from 2031 to 2036

Service temperature: 16°

Viticulture: biodynamic More information....

Size (in ha): 21 hectares

Intensity: full-bodied

Leading aroma: black fruit

Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine

Grape variety: Counoise, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Santa Duc (Domaine) Habemus Papam Famille Gras 2016

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Santa Duc (Domaine) Habemus Papam Famille Gras 2016
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