2024 Beaumes-de-Venise Rouge Domaine de Durban - In Store Pickup Only

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The town of Beaumes-de-Venise, in the heart of the southern Rhône, is best known for its ravishing dessert Muscat, a local specialty famously praised by Pliny the Elder. But this is Grenache territory, and Beaumes-de-Venise also produces delicious reds from these gentle, sunbaked slopes covered with garrigue. Although the town enjoys cru status in the same way as Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas, its red wines are generally softer and more approachable in their youth, with surprising aging potential thanks to the significantly concentrated fruit and structure. Priced far below its prestigious neighbors, Beaumes-de-Venise also represents a fabulous value.
     
   At Domaine de Durban, an ancient farm now run by the Leydier family, Grenache is joined by Syrah and a drop of Mourvèdre to create this delightful everyday red scented of 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 2023 vintage is deep and robust with soft and fuzzy tannins—the perfect companion to pozole, burgers, pizza, or grilled meats.

Wine Type:    red
Vintage:    2024
Bottle Size:    750mL
Blend:    70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre
Appellation:    Beaumes-de-Venise
Country:    France
Region:    Southern Rhône
Producer:    Domaine de Durban
Winemaker:    Leydier Family
Vineyard:    50 years old, 21 ha
Soil:    Clay, Trias limestone
Aging:    Grapes are fermented in stainless steel for 15 days, wine ages in barriques, bottled unfiltered
Farming:    Lutte Raisonnée
Alcohol:    14.5%