750ml

To walk through the high-altitude vineyards at Domaine de Durban is to walk through an astounding span of history. On the site of a former Roman healing springs destination, a mere handful of soil reveals well-preserved, ancient Roman roof tiles and medieval pot shards. The estate is the home of this exceptional Rhone Valley red produced from mostly Grenache, joined by Syrah and a drop of Mourvèdre, and aged in neutral oak. The nose opens with ripe black cherry, raspberry, herbes de Provence and pepper, with a faint mineral note. The palate is full, juicy and concentrated yet supple, with flavors of black cherry, cassis, rosemary and white pepper. It manages to be dense, rustic and incredibly drinkable all at once. Soft tannins lead into a long finish with fine mineral tension. Pair it with pozole, roasts, burgers or grilled meats.