Duras Noir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Noir Duras
Duras Noir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, plum, violet. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Franc and Duras.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Open with body+acid frame: Duras Noir runs medium body and high acid.
- Confirm tannin shape: Duras Noir reads low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Duras Noir fruit shape clearly readable through site/oak context.
- Black cherry on a medium/high frame typical of Duras Noir.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Gaillac · Southwest France · Tarn
- Classic styles: Colour naming stub on Duras (#3735) — prefer the Duras dossier · Gaillac high-acid peppery red under Noir colour phrasing
Common questions
Is Duras Noir a red or white grape variety?
Duras Noir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Duras Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Duras Noir include blackberry, plum and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Duras Noir?
Documented tells for Duras Noir: Open with body+acid frame: Duras Noir runs medium body and high acid. and Confirm tannin shape: Duras Noir reads low tannin..
What is Duras Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Duras Noir is most commonly confused with Cabernet Franc, Duras and Fer Servadou. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Duras Noir grown?
Classic regions for Duras Noir include Gaillac, Southwest France and Tarn.