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Duras - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Gaillac, France.
The wines show medium-full body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to earth, dark fruit, pepper, spice and earthy.
It is planted most seriously in Gaillac.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate.
It blends readily with Syrah and Fer Servadou.
On other labels it goes by Duras and Durella.
At the table it suits wood-fired leg of lamb, milk-fed veal with baba ghanoush and ham-hock stew with cabbage.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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wood-fired leg of lamb
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milk-fed veal with baba ghanoush
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ham-hock stew with cabbage
Also labelled.
Duras, Durella.
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau de Rhodes Cuvee 'Chevalier de Rhodes', Gaillac, France
- Chateau de Rhodes Cuvee Chateau de Rhodes, Gaillac, France
- La Vignereuse Croizade, South West, Vin de France
- Plageoles Contre-Pied, Vin de France
Duras - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Duras - Syrah taste like?+
Duras - Syrah tastes of earth, dark fruit, pepper, spice and earthy. The wines show medium-full body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Duras - Syrah from?+
Duras - Syrah originates in Gaillac, France.
03.Where is Duras - Syrah grown?+
The key regions for Duras - Syrah are Gaillac.
04.What food pairs with Duras - Syrah?+
Pour it with wood-fired leg of lamb, milk-fed veal with baba ghanoush and ham-hock stew with cabbage.
05.What else is Duras - Syrah called?+
Duras - Syrah is also labelled Duras and Durella.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.