Domaine des Tourettes Rouge
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 8 to 20 years from the vintage release, as it requires time to soften its powerful tannins and reveal its complex tertiary character.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, wild venison stew
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Delas's Hermitage 'Domaine des Tourettes'—formerly known as 'Marquise de la Tourette'—is a majestic expression of the legendary Hermitage hill in the Northern Rhône. This cuvée is a masterclass in blending, sourcing Syrah grapes from the historic climats of Les Bessards, L'Ermite, and Le Sabot. According to local lore, the hill of Hermitage owes its name to the 13th-century crusader knight, Henri Gaspard de Sterimberg, who returned wounded from the Albigensian Crusade and sought solace as a hermit atop this granite mound, planting vines that would define the region. The wine is traditionally vinified in open concrete tanks before undergoing aging in French oak barrels for 14 to 16 months. The result is a powerful, deeply structured red that beautifully balances intense dark fruit, cracked black pepper, and smoky mineral complexity derived from the steep, sun-drenched granite terraces.
🍾 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.