DOMAINE DURAND NORTHERN RHONE, FRANCE

The vineyard, which covers 55 acres, is owned by two brothers, Eric and Joël Durand. They took over the family estate in 1991 and started bottling their wine. They have learned from previous generations and have improved the quality of their wines year after year. They focus their efforts first in the vineyard, and strive to ensure their harvests will be fully expressive of the terroir. They make wines that have personality, power and are still fine and elegant.