Southern Rhône, Domaine Durieu, Lieu dit Bois Lauzon, AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge
Southern Rhône, Domaine Durieu, Lieu dit Bois Lauzon, AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge
Durieu was founded in the 70s and quickly gained notoriety. The vineyard, in its current state, is young, but the family vineyard has been part of the property for centuries. The Avril, which is the family name on the mother’s side, came namely to Châteauneuf-duPape already in the 1500s and some vines that are still used today are from before the 1st World War. Today, his 17th century cellar is now in the hands of his sons, Vincent and François. Together, they continue to make fantastic wines.
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 especially Plan de Dieu (Cru of CdR Villages wines). 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.
Winemaking
Handpicked and sorted. Traditional vinification brought up all in tank, seeing no oak whatsoever, using low temperature fermentation. Long after fermentation maceration in tanks for 21 days.
Varietals
Grenache noir: 70
Syrah: 30
Specifications
Alcohol content: 14,5% vol.
GM: No.
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
