Domaine des Genets
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb, grilled ribeye steak, venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Delas Frères' Vacqueyras 'Domaine des Genêts' is a classic expression of the Southern Rhône, drawing its name from the vibrant yellow broom shrubs (genêts) that blanket the local landscape. The wine is sourced from the stony, sun-drenched terraces of Vacqueyras, where the soil is rich in alluvial deposits and rounded pebbles (galets roulés) that absorb heat during the day and radiate it back to the vines at night. This terroir, combined with the cooling Mistral wind, yields a robust and aromatic red wine. Traditionally crafted with a dominant portion of Grenache blended with Syrah and Mourvèdre, the wine undergoes traditional vinification in closed tanks with daily pumping over to extract color and tannins, followed by aging in vats to preserve the pure, spicy fruit character and garrigue-infused aromatics typical of this historic appellation.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1835 in the northern Rhône valley, Delas Frères has evolved from its origins in Tournon-sur-Rhône into one of the region's benchmark estates, acquiring its defining identity under the Delas family before becoming part of the Roederer Collection in 1993. Situated at its architecturally celebrated, gravity-fed winery in Tain-l'Hermitage, the house manages prestigious estate vineyards alongside curated négociant partnerships. The viticultural foundation is centered on the steep, south-facing granitic amphitheaters of Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, and Côte-Rôtie, supplemented by alluvial terraces in Crozes-Hermitage. Farmed under certified organic and High Environmental Value Level 3 standards, Delas practices rigorous parcel-by-parcel selections and gentle, temperature-regulated fermentations designed to preserve fruit purity and structural tension. Renowned for sculptural Syrah and opulent, mineral-laced Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier, Delas Frères expresses classic Rhône typicity through iconic cuvées such as Hermitage Les Bessards, Domaine des Tourettes, and Saint-Joseph Sainte-Épine.
🍇 Grapes
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%