Domaine Santa Duc Les Quatre Terres
A vibrant Red wine with floral aromas, rich red and black fruit, and a hint of garrigue, perfect with grilled meats
Domaine Santa Duc Les Quatre Terres Côtes du Rhône AOC, France, is a superb Red still dry wine, crafted primarily from Grenache and Syrah, with other varieties contributing to its depth. Certified organic, it is aged for 18 months in 36-hectoliter oak Stockinger foudres and terracotta amphorae, then unfined and unfiltered at bottling, preserving its natural character. It presents lovely floral aromas, notes of ripe red and black fruits, and a distinctive garrigue character, all underpinned by a pure, elegant tannic structure. This versatile wine pairs beautifully with comfort food, grilled or roasted chicken, braised meats, and a selection of soft and hard cheeses.
75.0CL , 14.5% ABV , Vintage: 2018
Vinification
The grapes are hand-picked into crates and sorted manually in the vineyard before a second, table sorting in the cellar. A proportion is destemmed, the quantity being determined by the nature of the vintage and the parcel, and the grapes are fed by gravity into the vats to ensure the integrity of the berries. Fermentation takes place in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vats for 20 to 30 days, with two long pumping over sessions daily. Punching down is decided after tasting. Pressed pneumatically. Malolactic fermentation in vat. The wines are clarified by settling over winter in the cellar. Barrel filling occurs in the spring. Aged for 18 months in 36-hectoliter oak Stockinger foudres, and 8-hectoliter terracotta amphorae. Unfined and unfiltered at bottling.
Flavour profile
This elegant red wine offers lovely floral aromas intertwined with notes of ripe red and black fruits. A hint of garrigue adds complexity, leading to a pure and elegantly structured palate.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decanting is recommended to fully appreciate its complex aromas and structure.