Domaine Santa Duc Châteaunef 'La Crau Oest' 2020

Domaine Santa Duc Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'La Crau Ouest' is a powerful and elegant single-vineyard red wine from one of the most iconic terroirs in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The 2020 vintage offers a complex and generous expression with concentrated aromas of strawberry, cranberry, and black fruit, underpinned by wild mint and stony minerality. The palate begins with linear precision before unfolding into blackberries, plums, and saline freshness. Uplifting acidity and round tannins provide balance and a long, graceful finish. A refined and age-worthy cuvée with purity and depth.

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Type: Red Wine
Style: Full-bodied, Complex
Grape Varietal: Grenache-dominant blend (with Syrah, Mourvèdre and others)
Tastes Like: Strawberry, cranberry, black plum, wild mint, stony minerality
Alcohol Percentage: 15%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region: Southern Rhône, France
Terroir: Sandy and stony soils of La Crau, western slope
Aging: Aged in large oak foudres and amphorae
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C – Best served at room temperature

Domaine Santa Duc is a family-run estate known for its organic and biodynamic practices across prestigious Southern Rhône appellations. 'La Crau Ouest' is sourced from the famed La Crau plateau, where its western-facing parcels deliver wines of clarity, structure, and freshness. This cuvée represents a meticulous expression of place—showcasing the Gras family's dedication to terroir, balance, and authenticity in winemaking.

Red Meat: Herb-crusted lamb rack or beef sirloin with wild mushrooms.
Game: Roast venison with rosemary or wild boar stew.
Poultry: Duck breast with cherry glaze or guinea fowl with sage and olives.
Vegetarian: Black olive tapenade tart or truffle and wild mushroom risotto.

Comté: Aged and savoury, complementing the wine's minerality.
Tomme de Brebis: Herbaceous and firm, reflecting the wine's garrigue notes.
Bleu d'Auvergne: Rich and piquant, enhancing the wine's dark fruit.
Brie de Melun: Creamy and intense, offering contrast to the wine's freshness.

Tian de Légumes Provençal (Provençal Vegetable Bake)

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchini, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 eggplant, sliced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Fresh thyme and rosemary
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Layer sliced vegetables in a baking dish.
2. Sprinkle garlic, onion, herbs, salt and pepper between layers.
3. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
4. Uncover and bake a further 10 minutes until golden.
5. Serve warm with Domaine Santa Duc 'La Crau Ouest' for a perfect southern Rhône pairing.