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DOMAINE SANTA DUC, France

Yves Gras is one of the strongest personalities in the Southern Rhône region; he is also very generous and has helped many young wine producers to improve their techniques & establish themselves within the market.

Since 2006, he has slightly softened his style by shortening the time of cuvaison and using different cooling methods in order to reduce some of the austerity that was previously characteristic of his wines. They still have plenty of local character & huge personality, but are certainly a little more approachable now in their youth. His son Benjamin has been in charge of the latest vintages; the results from the 23 hectares of vines are truly exceptional & have received great recognition from the press. “Straightforward and wise, Yves Gras is however one of the key figures of Gigondas. When he took over the Estate in 1985, he focused on producing wine with exemplary depth. Santa Duc vineyard is perfectly tended and meticulously maintained” Antoine Pétrus, Bettane & Desseauve Guide des Vins 2016