Domaine de Durban Vaucluse Rouge 2024 070226ROBUST terroir-driven expression than the famous

terroir-driven expression than the famous Pesquera

wild with herbs -- and Domaine de Sulauze planted it on the mainland

intoxicang notes of melon

It comes from a sliver of Chardonnay planted up on the plateau above Premeaux-Prissey

This is the sort of wine that rewards curiosity

Domaine de Durban Vaucluse Rouge 2024 070226ROBUST terroir-driven expression than the famousDomaine de Durban's entry level red is an IGP Vaucluse blend, a more casual cousin to their Beaumes de Venise bottling. The Leydier family draws from their 55 hectares of high altitude vineyards in the southern Dentelles de Montmirail, blending Grenache with Syrah and a touch of other varieties to make a juicy, easy drinking Southern Rhone red. The cool microclimate up there keeps things bright, with soft, ripe fruit and just enough garrigue character