The 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Saintes Vierges is the most flattering of Santa Duc's current releases, offering lushness and generosity on the palate, notes of cherries and licorice, creamy-supple tannins and a mouthwatering finish. It's a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Counoise. -Joe Czerwinski

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. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2015&wine=Domaine%20Santa%20Duc%20Chateauneuf-du-Pape%20Les%20Saintes%20Vierges

The 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Saintes Vierges is slightly darker in color and checks in as 90% Grenache, 9% Mourvèdre and the balance Counoise, all from the sandy soils of the Les Saintes Vierges lieu-dit, that was destemmed and aged in foudre. Strawberries, plums, mint, and incense notes all flow to a medium to full-bodied, ripe, pretty 2015 that has good acidity. Given its balance and purity, it’s going to drink nicely for 10-15 years.