Domaine Santa Duc Chateaunef 'Les Saintes Vierges'

It opens with aromas of ripe cherry, blueberry, raspberry, rose petal, spring flowers, and warm spice, with subtle notes of licorice root, dried garrigue, and applewood adding depth. Compared to Santa Duc’s other CDP lieux‑dits, Les Saintes Vierges is the most floral, lifted, and purity‑driven. On the palate, it is medium‑ to full‑bodied, silky, and refined, showing flavors of red and blue fruits, plum skin, sweet spice, and subtle earth, supported by ripe, polished tannins and notable freshness. The 2019 vintage’s natural richness is balanced by the cuvée’s elegance.