Santa Duc, Chateauneuf du Pape Crau Ouest Vintage:2020 the 2005 is also the

the 2005 is also the most forward of these Riservas

There is reasonably good richness and mid-palate concentration to the dusty and moderately robust flavors that possess solid depth and length on the youthfully austere finale

The nicely vibrant medium weight flavors possess a sleek mouthfeel and reasonably good concentration before culminating in a noticeably warm if delicious finish

This exhibits good build from the mid-palate through to the vibrant finish

There is excellent punch and really lovely detail to the solidly concentrated and lightly mineral-inflected medium-bodied flavors that possess fine depth on the delicious and lingering finish

Santa Duc, Chateauneuf du Pape Crau Ouest Vintage:2020 the 2005 is also theStriking nose of the ripest strawberries with delicate notes of dried flowers and spice. In spite of the tremendous richness and structure this remains delicate and refined. Super long finish in which the mineral and licorice characters are beautifully interwoven. A pure grenache from 100 year old vines growing on sandy soil. 75% whole bunch. Matured only in clay amphora. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Limited production.