Tasting notes
Santa Duc Gigondas Aux Lieux Dits 2019
‘Dark ruby. A complex, highly perfumed bouquet features ripe red and dark berry and spice qualities, along with incense and smoked meat hints. Conveys a suave blend of richness and energy, offering appealingly sweet black raspberry and cherry-cola flavors and a touch of candied lavender. The floral note repeats emphatically on the impressively long finish, which features harmonious tannins that fold smoothly into the wine’s lush, highly expressive fruit. 2024-2034’ – Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 95/100
‘Tasted blind. Expressive strawberry fruit and maraschino cherry. The palate is vibrant and mouth-filling, the fine tannins support this and there is a remarkable zip of freshness through the wine. A subtle lick of salinity on the finish. Great elegance here. 2024 – 2031’ – Alistair Cooper MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5+/20
‘This sports a fun tumble of cassis, cherry paste and raspberry coulis notes, while red licorice, roasted applewood and tar accents fill in. Has range and energy from start to finish. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Best from 2023 – 2036.’ – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 94/100
‘Grenache to the fore, strawberry and Victoria plum, but all the varieties make themselves known. This is medium-bodied, not excessive, large or heavy with real purity and drinkability. It has a good sense of balance and elegance with fine tannins. The alcohol is warm but not out of balance. Eight different plots around Gigondas, biodynamically farmed, partly destemmed. 2022 – 2030’ – Matt Walls, Decanter, 93/100
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