Domaine des Grands Chemins
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted rosemary lamb, grilled ribeye steak, wild game stew
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Domaine des Grands Chemins is a distinguished estate-bottled Crozes-Hermitage crafted by the historic house of Delas Frères. The wine's name, translating to 'Domain of the Great Paths,' pays homage to the ancient Roman routes that once intersected these historic plains, carrying soldiers, traders, and the very first vine cuttings through the Rhône Valley. The fruit is sourced from the stony, free-draining alluvial terraces of 'Les Chassis,' where rounded pudding stones (galets roulés) store the daytime heat and radiate it back to the Syrah vines at night. This unique terroir yields a wine of remarkable depth and structure. Following traditional fermentation in open concrete vats, the wine is aged in a combination of oak barrels and tanks, marrying succulent dark fruit with refined, savory complexity.
🍾 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.