Santa Duc, Chateauneuf du Pape Saintes Vierges other_regions_italy complex and structural form

complex and structural form

(from 60+ year old vines and the vineyard is a whopping 4 ha monopole within Perrières)

This is terrific and offers excellent upside development potential

penetrating and sweet on the palate

It’s one of the more vibrant

Santa Duc, Chateauneuf du Pape Saintes Vierges other_regions_italy complex and structural formDetail and freshness on the nose, showing primarily herbs, flowers and spices, but it's very young still. This has intensity, concentration, depth, vibrancy and lovely acidity. There's real impact and intensity, with searching, pixelated tannins and a fresh finish that fans out across the palate. Very smart, subtle oak work. Excellent. So fresh and vibrant. Big but drinkable, with wonderful tension. Should age well. Grown on sandy soils, partly