DURAS / Côtes de DURAS
Wines with many facets
Renowned figures such as Pope Clement V. and the Kings of England who reigned over the region for 300 years, have forged the reputation of Duras wines. The landscape alternates between valleys, vineyards, woodlands and plum tree orchards. Côtes de Duras wines come in 4 colours (dry white, sweet, rosé and red) and a wide variety: fruity or more intense reds, very dry or sweet whites. Wines with character and easy to pair.
A wine with many facets
Duras winegrowers’ love for the vines and wine has withstood the test of time. Ancestors and forefathers championed their lifestyle in the middle of the Hundred Years’ War which proud winegrowers have inherited and celebrate today. They are driven by persistence and passion, working on a pocket-sized terroir.
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History
The Côtes de Duras appellation was awarded AOC status (Designation of Controlled Origin) in 1937.
Terroir
The Duras vineyard lies to the far west of the Bergerac and Duras vineyard, a hundred kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean. The ocean influence ensures a mild climate with a few rainy spells come autumn.
The Duras vineyard is a mosaic of unique geology and landscapes formed by the ocean’s invasion and retreat.
Red AOP Côtes de Duras
Grape varieties : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Typicity : This full-bodied wine, generally a blend of the vineyard’s traditional varieties, is packed with personality, just like its landscape.
Dry AOP Côtes de Duras
Grape varieties : Sauvignon, Sémillon, Muscadelle
Typicity : Racy and vigorous, delicate yet fruity. It comes into its own in two different styles: a very fresh and fruity dry white wine and a more complex dry white with body.
Sweet AOP Côtes de Duras
Typicity : This wine balances vibrancy, sweetness and avant-garde style to suit sweet and savoury dishes.
Rosé AOP Côtes de Duras
Grape Varieties : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Typicity : Refreshing and smooth, saignée or direct press, this rosé wine epitomises fruit and pleasure.
Tasting a
Duras wine
Pan-fried foie gras on toast with strawberry and rosemary jam
Périgord salad
Half-smoked Périgord duck tartare, mushrooms and red onions
Chicken toasties with Périgord walnuts and curry
Chicken toasties with Périgord walnuts and curry
Oeuf poché aux lentilles vertes, à la crème de champignons et au foie gras de canard du Périgord poêlé
Saltimbocca-style veal skewers
Summer vegetable pizza
