2015 Domaine Santa Duc Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Saintes Vierges Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2015
Domaine Santa Duc Les Saintes Vierges (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Elegant, silky and polished, with sweet cherries and a floral character, the wine is quite Burgundian in nature, but don't take that as a euphemism for light, as this is quite supple and sultry. The wine seemed tight at the moment, it's quite possible this could morph into a much better wine, with a few years in the cellar. 2,648 Views Tasted Aug 21, 2017Medium bodied, soft, forward and crisp, with sweet, red fruits and earthy components. This should drink quite well on release. 2,771 Views Tasted Aug 21, 2017 |
When to Drink Domaine Santa Duc, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine Santa Duc can be enjoyed on the young side. But the wine is better with some bottle age. Young vintages can be decanted for 1-2 hours allowing the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Domaine Santa Duc is usually better with 3-5 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 5-15 years after the vintage.
Serving Domaine Santa Duc with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Domaine Santa Duc is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine Santa Duc is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue and cassoulet. Domaine Santa Duc is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.
The white wine of Domaine Santa Duc is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.