Clos Boucher
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Typically best enjoyed 2 to 8 years from the vintage release to capture its vibrant aromatic profile and rich texture.
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Pan-seared foie gras, grilled lobster with butter sauce, creamy chicken with morels
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Delas Frères' Condrieu 'Clos Boucher' comes from an exceptional, historic vineyard site bordering the famous Château-Grillet. Perched on dizzyingly steep, south-facing granite terraces overlooking the Rhône River, this vineyard benefits from an ideal microclimate that coaxes maximum aromatic complexity from the finicky Viognier grape. The soils, composed of decomposed granite and mica locally known as 'arzelle', impart a distinct mineral tension to the wine. Delas vinifies this cuvée with meticulous care, utilizing temperature-controlled barrel fermentation and aging on fine lees with regular stirring to develop its signature opulent texture, exotic fruit aromas, and delicate floral notes of violet and apricot.
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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.