2022 Domaine Santa Duc Famille Gras Côtes-du-Rhone "Les Vieilles Vignes", Rhone Valley, FranceABOUT THE WINE Sourced from 5070 year old vines rooted in rocky, clay limestone soils across the southern Rhne, this wine reflects the concentration and character that only old vines can yield. A blend dominated by Grenache with a supporting share of Syrah, and a whisper of Mourvdre, the fruit is hand harvested, destemmed, and fermented with native yeasts. Aging takes place in a mix of concrete and old oak foudres, allowing the wines natural structure

Since 2004 when Robert and Ellen Brittan purchased the vineyard

Located in the Friuli region of Italy's northeastern corner

For his vinifcations

After the pruning

and an old world sensibility

Lacrima di Morro and Verdicchio

a Japanese group acquired the estate and again began a series of major works

Jody's knowledge is paired with Emily's fascination by stories

Their wines are made with low intervention

hands-off style and devotion to indigenous grapes

Jean-Phillipe

Alcoholic fermentation takes place in barrels