Domaine de Durban Beaumes de Venise Rouge 2021

Alcohol: 15%

Grape(s): 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre

Localization: Rhone, France

Tasting Notes: Grenache is joined by Syrah and a drop of Mourvèdre to create this delightful everyday red scented with herbes de Provence and ripe black cherry. Durban’s specialty is their ability year in and year out to make reds that are dense, full, rustic, and incredibly drinkable all at once. Aged in neutral oak, the 2020 vintage is deep and robust with soft and fuzzy tannins

Notes: Grapes are fermented in stainless steel for 15 days, wine ages in barriques, bottled unfiltered

Food Pairing: The perfect companion to pozole, burgers, pizza, or grilled meats.

The Domain: To walk through the high-altitude vineyards at Domaine de Durban is to walk through history, a handful of the soil reveals ancient Roman roof tiles and medieval pot shards. The scenic views put one at pause considering the timelessness—wine has been a part of the culture here for millennia. Jacques Leydier bought the property in the 1960s when the farm had fallen into disrepair. Today, Henri and Philippe Leydier run the domaine and this magical spot has assumed a higher purpose, producing some of the most memorable wines of the Southern Rhône. The Leydiers farm fifty-five hectares, producing a powerful Gigondas, a velvety Beaumes-de-Venise Rouge, and undeniably the most celebrated Muscat in the entire appellation.