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2021 Beaumes-de-Venise Rouge
Domaine de DurbanHenri and son Gaëtan Leydier
Back in the late seventies, Durban’s flagship fortified Muscat is what originally drew Kermit to the domaine, but once there, he fortuitously discovered their inky, garrigue-scented rouges. This Beaumes-de-Venise is a vigorous blend of Grenache, Syrah, and a splash of Mourvèdre. I’d call it “a wine’s wine”—it is down to earth, will stain your hands and teeth, and is deep and tangy, with peppery cassis fruit and a whiff of warm rosemary. With this bottle, I was inspired to recreate a dish I had recently at a favorite restaurant: roasted beets with summery black cherries, fresh herbs, and a light tahini cream sauce. The elements all came together and recalled the earthiness, juicy dark fruit, and herbal qualities I love so much in this wine.
—Jane Augustine
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre |
Appellation: | Beaumes-de-Venise |
Country: | France |
Region: | Southern Rhône |
Producer: | Domaine de Durban |
Winemaker: | The Leydier Family |
Vineyard: | 47 years, 21 ha |
Soil: | Clay, Limestone, Trias |
Aging: | Grapes are fermented in stainless steel for 15 days, wine ages in barriques, bottled unfiltered |
Farming: | Lutte Raisonnée |
Alcohol: | 15% |
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Kermit once said...
Kermit once said...
Great winemakers, great terroirs, there is never any hurry. And I no longer buy into this idea of “peak” maturity. Great winemakers, great terroirs, their wines offer different pleasures at different ages.
Inspiring Thirst, page 312