Cotes du Rhone Pont de Pierres Domaine Durieu 2023
At the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Paul Durieu founded this family estate in 1976, uniting historic Avril and Durieu family vines. Now run by his sons, the domaine spans four southern Rhône appellations with warm, generous, sun-soaked character.
Pont de Pierres, likely a Carignan-heavy blend with Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, comes from the estate's holdings around Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The 2023 should show a powerful yet approachable style with a touch of natural sweetness, aged in concrete.