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
From the Farguerol plateau, in rolled pebbles.
In the vineyard
6 Hectares.
This cuvée is made from the estate's oldest oldest plots on the estate, including grenaches.
This cuvée is made from the estate's oldest oldest plots on the estate, including grenaches.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested and partially de-stemmed. 1 pumping over per day, 30 days of maceration in stainless steel vat.
Ageing
Aged 18 months in concrete vats.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 80%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Syrah : 10%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Syrah : 10%
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
Over 15 years
Tasting
A fine balance of elegance, generosity, velvetiness and finesse. Superb bouquet of fine spices and stewed black fruits.
Food pairings
A spicy, mineral wine that goes well with meats in sauce (boeufs bourguignon, daube provençal), grilled meats and cheeses.
