Domaine Durieu - Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine DurieuLucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape

4.2
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine Durieu is a red wine from the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Rhone Valley.
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Grenache, the Mourvèdre, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.

Taste structure of the Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Domaine Durieu

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine Durieu in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

cola

Wine with earth taste

graphite

Wine with spices taste

eucalyptus

On the nose the Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine Durieu in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, pepper or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.

Details and technical informations about Domaine Durieu's Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Winemaker
Paul Durieu
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
15.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2019
In the top 100 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2018
In the top 100 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Average rating: 411110
Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2017
In the top 100 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2016
In the top 100 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2015
In the top 100 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2014
In the top 100 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2013
In the top 100 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine Durieu are 2017, 2019, 2015, 2014 and 2012.

Informations about the Domaine Durieu

The winery offers 21 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the region of Rhone Valley
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The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.


The wine region of Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.

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The word of the wine: Part

Name of the barrel used in Burgundy (capacity of 228 litres).

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