Chante Perdrix
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage, as the firm tannins soften and reveal complex tertiary notes of leather and forest floor.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted venison, grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked lamb shank
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Delas Frères 'Chante-Perdrix' is a classic expression of the rugged and steep Cornas appellation in the Northern Rhône. The name 'Chante-Perdrix', translating to 'singing partridge', pays homage to the wild partridges that seek refuge on the sun-baked, south-facing granite terraces of this historic region. Grown on steep slopes of decomposed granite, known locally as 'chaillot', the Syrah grapes benefit from intense heat retention, yielding a wine of immense power and structure. Delas crafts this cuvée using traditional fermentation followed by careful aging in oak barrels, resulting in a deeply colored, robust red that beautifully balances dark fruit, savory olive tapenade, and cracked black pepper notes with a stony minerality.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1835 by Charles Audibert and Philippe Delas in the heart of the Rhône Valley, Delas Frères is a historic house renowned for its masterful expression of Northern and Southern Rhône terroirs. Now under the ownership of the Champagne Louis Roederer group, the estate combines traditional craftsmanship with modern precision, highlighted by their state-of-the-art winery in Tain-l'Hermitage. Delas is celebrated for its exceptional, terroir-driven wines, particularly its iconic Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Condrieu cuvées, including acclaimed single-vineyard expressions like Clos Boucher and La Landonne.