CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE

2019 Le Pied De Baud Domaine Santa Duc

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Grapes Counoise, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah
Colour Red
Origin France, Rhône
Other Certified Organic, Bio-dynamic
District Southern Rhône
Village Châteauneuf du Pape
ABV 13.5%

2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Pied de Baud -tasted from tank at cellars July 2021 1ha vineyard to the north of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, sand , clay and pebble, 90 year old average age of vines. 80% Grenache 10% Syrah 10% Cinsault Slightly closed on the nose. Bursts into life in the mouth, packed with explosive raspberry, violets and redcurrant, roasted meats, sage and pepper. Once again this is an impressive Chateauneuf, powerful yet balanced, a fine tannin runs through it and enough acidity to keep it all in check. Very very smart indeed. L&S (Oct 2021)

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Nicely expressive, with an open and inviting array of warmed raspberry and plum reduction notes, while red tea, anise and fruitcake hints fill in the background. Stays silky in feel, with just a twinge of bramble for a nice textural contrast, ending with an encore of friendly fruit. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Drink now through 2036. Drinking range: 2021 - 2036 Rating: 93 James Molesworth, The Wine Spectator (Dec 2021)

The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Le Pied De Baud offers a deeper purple/ruby hue as well as a ripe, more up-front bouquet of red and blue fruits, ground pepper, violets, and more minerality, which comes through more on the palate. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and structured, give bottles a few years and enjoy over the following decade or more. This cuvée comes from the pebbly soils of the Pied de Baud lieu-dit, was partially destemmed, and is 80% Grenache and 10% each of Cinsault and Mourvèdre. Drinking range: 2023 - 2033 Rating: 94 Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com (Nov 2021)

Domaine Santa Duc

The name of Domaine Santa Duc has been at the pinnacle of wine in Gigondas since the mid 80’s when, under the firm guidance of the irrepressible and charismatic Yves Gras, they gained international recognition and high scores from wine critics. They have, for some time, been a reference point for quality and style, from one of the most consistently brilliant Crus in the Southern Rhone.

The future of the domaine is now in the very capable hands of Yves' son Benjamin, who becomes the 6th generation of the family to head up the estate. To borrow from Matt Walls ‘Yves Gras and his son Benjamin are very different characters. Yves has the air of a retired East End enforcer, but Benjamin is bookish and jovial’. It would appear from our recent tastings that the estate is in safe hands. Having a respectable CV that boasts stages at Domaine de la Romanée Conti and Vega Sicilia, and visits to nearly every wine producing country in the world, he brings fresh views and ideas, whilst respecting the traditions of his father's work and the past.

The entire 30-hectare estate is now biodynamically farmed and certified, with an emphasis on total respect for nature in the vineyard. They comprise a patchwork of prime vineyard sites in Gigondas totalling 13 hectares, including two brilliant lieux-dits, Les Hautes Garrigues & Clos Derriere Vieille, that bring out the very best expression of Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre. There is also 6 hectares of prized parcels in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, that have gained high praise in a short space of time. The balance is spread across Vacqueyras and Cotes du Rhone. Nearly all the vines are trained goblet, with a program of Massal selection ongoing to ensure healthy vines from older rootstocks.

The wine making philosophy, like so many now, is as little intervention as possible. Stainless steel fermentation, with a proportion of stems and a short maceration followed by ageing in a mixture of large foudres and terracotta amphorae. The wines are fresh, elegant, pure, dark fruited and long lived although approachable in their youth too. Be in no doubt, these are some of the best wines being made in the southern Rhone.

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