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Duras is a red grape variety, with its roots in Gaillac, France.
The wines show full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to black fruits, dried herbs, fresh pepper, smoke, earthy and spicy.
It is planted most seriously in Gaillac.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
It blends readily with Fer Servadou and Syrah.
On other labels it goes by Durasca and Duraze.
At the table it suits herb-crusted smoked venison, szechuan tea-smoked duck and almond-crusted venison fillet with caramelized onion.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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herb-crusted smoked venison
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Szechuan tea-smoked duck
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almond-crusted venison fillet with caramelized onion
Also labelled.
Durasca, Duraze.
Bottles to look for.
- Causse Marines Rasdu, Vin de France
- Domaine d'Escausses Cuvee des Drilles Rouge, Gaillac, France
- Domaine Gayrard Duras, Gaillac, France
- Domaine Grand Chene 'Insolence', Gaillac, France
- Domaine Laubarel Cuvee L'aubarel Duras, Gaillac, France
- Domaine Philemon Croix de la Bouscarie, Gaillac, France
- L' Enclos des Braves Duras' En Passer, Gaillac, France
- La Vignereuse 'a la Sante des Mecreants', South West, Vin de France
Duras: common questions
01.What does Duras taste like?+
Duras tastes of black fruits, dried herbs, fresh pepper, smoke, earthy and spicy. The wines show full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Duras from?+
Duras originates in Gaillac, France.
03.Where is Duras grown?+
The key regions for Duras are Gaillac.
04.What food pairs with Duras?+
Pour it with herb-crusted smoked venison, szechuan tea-smoked duck and almond-crusted venison fillet with caramelized onion.
05.What else is Duras called?+
Duras is also labelled Durasca and Duraze.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.