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2019 Beaumes-de-Venise Rouge
Domaine de DurbanIf I could, I would nominate Henri Leydier, Durban’s proprietor and winemaker, for “World’s Kindest Soul.” Wouldn’t that be a nice award to give, in our current environment of loud and angry? Henri is one of those rare people with quiet, genuine goodness and old-fashioned Provençal charm, and his wines exude that easygoing grace. This Beaumes isn’t exactly a simple wine, but it’s definitely not hard to wrap your head around. It’s plush, juicy, clean, and pure—perfect for some time away from the noise.
—Chris Santini
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2019 |
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