About Domaine Santa Duc
Domaine Santa Duc is one of the most respected estates in the southern Rhône Valley, located in Gigondas, just northeast of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The domaine was founded in 1874 and has been run by the Gras family for six generations. Since the late 1980s, it has been under the guidance of Yves Gras, who transformed Santa Duc into a benchmark for terroir-driven, expressive Rhône wines. In recent years, Yves’s son Benjamin Gras has joined the estate, bringing a new generation’s perspective while maintaining the family’s deep respect for tradition and nature.
The vineyards span approximately 30 hectares, with parcels in Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The soils are rich in limestone, clay, and ancient river stones, giving the wines their signature power and minerality. The domaine has been certified organic and follows biodynamic principles, emphasizing minimal intervention, hand-harvesting, and gentle winemaking to preserve purity and terroir expression.
Santa Duc’s range includes the celebrated Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits, Hautes Garrigues, and the elegant Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Habemus Papam.” The wines are predominantly based on Grenache, complemented by Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, resulting in rich, aromatic reds of great depth and longevity. Domaine Santa Duc continues to embody the balance between tradition, innovation, and respect for nature.
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