Domaine Durieu began in the 70s with Paul Durieu as the driving force in the family. The vineyard, in its current state, is relatively young, but the family vineyard has been part of the property for a very long time. The family Avril, which is the family name on the mother’s side, came namely to Châteauneuf-du-Pape already in the 1500s and some vines that are still used today are from before the 1st World War.
Presentation
Presentation
In recent years the winery has gained a solid reputation for both its Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but also for the other well-made Côtes-du-Rhône and especillay Plan de Dieu (Cru of CdR Villageswines). Today, brothers Vincent & François preside at the destiny of the family holdings and are comitted to to modernise, innovate and move up the value chain : the winery uses no pesticides and is regularly rewarded by the wine world’s most representative wine guides.
Terroir
Alluvial clay-limestone terraces and rolled pebbles
In the vineyard
La cuvée Henri Durieu est réalisée à partir des vieilles
parcelles de Plan de Dieu.
6 Hectares.
parcelles de Plan de Dieu.
6 Hectares.
Winemaking
Harvested by hand. 1 pumping-over per day, 20 days of maceration.
Ageing
Aged 18 months in concrete vats.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 60%
Mourvèdre : 30%
Carignan : 5%
Mourvèdre : 30%
Carignan : 5%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14,5 % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C / 61°F
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
This wine is full-bodied, long and well-balanced. A very silky length, with notes of black cherries
notes of black cherries, ripe plums and fine spices, reminiscent of its terroir.
notes of black cherries, ripe plums and fine spices, reminiscent of its terroir.
Food pairings
Beef and lamb to tuna, goose and game, or else fattier cuts of pork. barbecue as a lot of people pick up cedar and wood smoke aromas in the wine that flatter any steak you toss on the barbecue.
Reviews
"The 2018 Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan De Dieu Henri Durieu is a bigger, richer wine with a rocking bouquet of black cherry and blackberry fruits as well as peppered meats, spice, and garrigue nuances. With medium to full body, a round, soft, mouthfilling texture, and beautiful tannins, this pleasure-bent, undeniably delicious 2018 is ready to go yet should keep for 4-6 years, if you're so inclined."
