Paul Durieu

Coming Up

At Domaine Durieu in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Paul Durieu has held the Estate Founder / driving force in the family role since 1976, a long continuity that shapes how the domaine is read from one season to the next. The work here is about accumulation: decisions repeated, standards maintained, and a property given form through steady attention rather than display. In 2005, that same discipline carried into public service as president of the Conférence nationale des services publics en milieu rural at Conférence nationale des services publics en milieu rural in France, while also serving as mayor at Camaret-sur-Aigues, Vaucluse, France. The overlap is telling: vineyard and village, both requiring patience, practical judgment, and a tolerance for long timelines.

Where They Are Now

The current shape of Domaine Durieu still centers on Paul Durieu, whose role remains the driving force behind the estate. Lucile Avril 2016 is named to the property, while Cuvée Classique, Aop Châteauneuf-du-pape Red sits within the range; together they mark the estate’s present register, grounded in continuity and still actively defined through the house style.

Career - Estate Founder / driving force in the family — Domaine Durieu, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France (1976–present) - President of the Conférence nationale des services publics en milieu rural — Conférence nationale des services publics en milieu rural, France (from 2005) - Mayor — Camaret-sur-Aigues, Vaucluse, France (from 2005)

Signature

Lucile Avril 2016 is the named wine associated with Paul Durieu. It functions here as a direct marker of the estate’s production, with the name tying the person to the specific craft output of Domaine Durieu.

Honors

Lucile Avril 2016 was rated 96 by Jeb Dunnuck and 93 by Parker. Those ratings place the wine in strong peer recognition, and by extension register the estate’s work within the public language of evaluation.

FAQ What is Paul Durieu's current role? As of 2026, Paul Durieu is Estate Founder/Driving force in the family.