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An Introduction to the Vaucluse
An Introduction to the Vaucluse
by Tom Wolf by Tom Wolf
2022 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Rouge
2022 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Rouge
Domaine de Durban
Selected by Kermit Lynch France | Southern Rhône
Our relationship with the Leydier family in Beaumes-de-Venise goes back decades, to the late 1970s, when Kermit discovered their sublime Muscat after a visit to the village with Richard Olney. That sweet nectar was the lone bottling he imported from the family until 1999, when he showed up and, for the first time, they offered a taste of rouge from a foudre in their new cellar, recently carved out of the hillside. The Leydiers had owned and farmed vineyards of Grenache and Syrah for years, but they didn’t have space to do anything with the grapes, so they simply sold them to other producers in the village. It’s hard to believe now, twenty-five years later, because the Leydiers work wonders with the southern Rhône’s classic red varieties. Blending mostly Grenache and Syrah, along with a splash of Marselan and Merlot, this cuvée is their ultimate introduction to their corner of the Rhône called the Vaucluse. Fragrant and sneakily sophisticated, this country rouge teems with notes of black olive, iron, garrigue, and, in the background, dark fruit. Pair it with your favorite stew for a soulful feast.
Domaine de Durban
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2022 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | 55% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Merlot, 10% Marselan |
Country: | France |
Region: | Southern Rhône |
Producer: | Selected by Kermit Lynch |
Winemaker: | The Leydier Family |
Vineyard: | 18 years, 3.5 ha |
Soil: | Clay, Limestone |
Aging: | Wine ages for 8 months in cuves before being bottled unfiltered |
Farming: | Lutte Raisonnée |
Alcohol: | 14.5% |
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Kermit once said...
Kermit once said...
A good doctor prescribed the wine of Nuits-Saint-Georges to the Sun King, Louis XIV, when he suffered an unknown maladie. When the king’s health was restored the tasty remedy enjoyed a vogue at court. Lord, send me a doctor like that!
Inspiring Thirst, page 117