Above average. Went very well with codfish ceviche with avocado, mango and lemon. — 4 years ago
Really good "nature" wine, powerfull and round, not too sweet — 6 years ago
Fresh and elegant. Honey, orange zest and hazlenut. — 9 years ago
Domaine Durieu Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023, France
Light golden in color.
Beautiful nose with white flowers, citrus notes, spices, white pepper and light earth.
Light to medium in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with citrus, limes, green apples, light grapefruits, herbs, peppercorn and earth.
Long finish with limes and light almonds.
This is a very tasty white wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Complex and entertaining. Nicely balanced and refreshing.
A good quality wine that will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
A nice sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.
A blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 40% Roussanne and 10% Picpoul. Aged in stainless steel vats for 8 months.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$50. — a month ago

Lilacs and berries, fresh altitude air, and of course, allergy meds that allow this aroma to come through.
Deep black berry, prune, smoke, graphite. The elegance of this heavy handed beauty is astonishing. Smooth across the tongue, with a bit of raspy tannins that come out and let the acidity know who’s the boss. Highly enjoyable. — 7 years ago
Juicy and refreshing and just the right amount of dry — 2 months ago

Domaine Durieu Lieu-Dit Bois Lauzon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022, France
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Nice and elegant nose of red and black fruits with chocolate notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing black currants, plums, cherries, spices, dark chocolates, earth, herbs and peppercorn.
Spicy finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious and spicy Grenache blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Gentle and fruit forward.
This Single Vineyard is rich, yet elegant. Interesting and engaging.
Good by itself or with food. A nice sipping wine.
A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. Aged for 24 months in amphora vats.
15% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$60. — 6 months ago
Keep loving wine from this region. Fruity and fresh but just enough earth to balance it. Excellent! — 8 years ago
"Odedi"
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fresh cherries on the nose with chocolate notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing red cherries, currants, plums, licorice, chocolates, herbs and earth.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Grenache blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Rich and powerful. Well balanced and complex. The high alcohol is well integrated already.
Nicely Structured and tasty, with a
Northern Rhone feel. Interesting stuff.
Still young, but already drinking beautifully. A great vintage that is already showing its potential. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.
A blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre. Aged in mostly concrete vats.
15% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$50. — 14 days ago