Domaine Durand is a family-owned estate run by brothers Eric and Joel Durand since 1991. The estate is comprised of 13 hectares of Syrah vines, eight in Saint-Joseph and five in Cornas. Eric and Joel are firm believers that in order to make great wine, you must have great grapes, and to have great grapes, you must have impeccable vineyards. The brothers work incredibly hard in their different parcels, not only managing the plants, but also maintaining and rebuilding the terraces on which their vines are planted. On these predominantly granitic slopes, and in the hands of these two talented brothers, the noble Syrah grape finds fantastic expression.

Domaine Durand's IGP Collines Rhodaniennes is 100% Syrah, a blend of grapes from their vineyards around Cornas and Saint-Joseph. The grapes are all destemmed, fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks. In the glass, the wine sits an alluring mid-purple color. On the nose, aromas of fresh raspberries, red plums, and blackberries waft from the glass. On the palate, the wine shows wonderful freshness and vibrancy with firm, but yielding tannins, energizing acidity and an excellent concentration of dark fruits, spice and earth. The fruit is juicy and lively, beautifully balanced by the subtle earthy and spice notes. Enjoy with grilled or barbecue meats, steak sandwiches or a selection of firm, aged cheeses.