It was in 1976, through sheer tenacity and know-how, that Paul Durieu built his winemaking cellar.

The estate is located in the heart of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Built from 1615 by the Marquise de Senozan, then given to Jean le Power, an Irish nobleman who traded in wine; the building has undergone profound transformations, while retaining its authenticity.

As for the current vault located on Avenue Baron le Roy, it is installed in a former cooperage workshop.

At the time, Paul owned a few hectares of old vines in Plan de Dieu and Côtes du Rhône, inherited from his father, Henri Durieu; then some old plots, some of which had been replanted before the First World War, inherited from his mother, Lucile Avril. This family of distinct winegrowers had belonged for several pontificates to the aristocracy of La Treilhe, the very family that contributed to the universal renown of the city of the Popes.

This Côtes du Rhône stands out from the region's "classics" thanks to the Carignan grape, which lends its noble and elegant character to this vintage. Fruit and freshness, finesse and lusciousness are its key features.

The grapes undergo fermentation for approximately 20 days with daily stirring (remontage). The wine is then aged for 9 months in concrete tanks before light filtration and bottling, preserving its pure fruit character.

Aroma: A pleasant bouquet featuring ripe red berries, black pepper, leather, and subtle Mediterranean herbs.

Palate: Medium-to-full bodied and "powerful yet soft." It is well-balanced with round, soft tannins and a fresh acidity that maintains liveliness despite its high alcohol content.

Style: Described as "easy to drink" and an excellent all-rounder that "overdelivers for its category". 

Grape: 50% Carignan, 20% Grenache, 15% Syrah & 15% Mourvedre

Region: Rhone

Alcohol: 15%

Rating: Vivino 4.0, 19/20 (Vinatis experts)