2019 Domaine Santa Duc Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Crau Ouest, Rhone, France Pierre Girardin From vines planted in 1947

From vines planted in 1947 on clay soils

2 months in skin contact and spontaneous yeast fermentation in concrete

• Communes: Chaintres de Varrains and Saumur

stony soils with a layer of loam and gravel

biodynamic practices

2019 Domaine Santa Duc Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Crau Ouest, Rhone, France Pierre Girardin From vines planted in 1947Santa Duc ascended, best known for their incredibly old vine Gigondas, really landed on the world stage in 1985 as a pioneer of organic viticulture under the care of its indomitable vigneron, Yves Gras. It was during this same time they carved out and invested in their Chateauneuf holdings. La Crau Ouest being their most prized parcel. Its the northeast of the appellation, it's one of the most storied terroirs in Chteauneuf. One hectare with east