Eric And Joel Durand Cornas 2005

A Northern Rhône Syrah from Cornas, made by brothers Éric and Joël Durand, whose family has cultivated vines there for generations. It comes from steep granite slopes and is hand-harvested and carefully vinified. The wine shows ripe dark berries and black cherry, with peppery spice and earthy undertones, plus a distinctive minerality from the granite soils. On the palate it has a firm, balanced structure with polished tannins and vibrant acidity. Its complexity and depth suggest excellent ageing potential, with the promise of developing additional layered flavours and a silky mouthfeel over time.