Domaine Tourettes
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 8 to 25 years from the vintage release, as it requires time to soften and fully reveal its complex tertiary character.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, wild venison
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Delas Frères' Hermitage 'Domaine des Tourettes' is a majestic expression of Northern Rhône Syrah, sourced from the legendary granite slopes of the Hermitage hill. This cuvée is a masterful blend of fruit from three distinct climats: the powerful, structured 'Les Bessards', the aromatic 'L'Ermite', and 'Le Sabot'. Historically, the Hermitage hill has been revered since Roman times, with legends whispering of the 13th-century crusader knight Gaspard de Stérimberg, who built a hermitage atop the hill to find peace. Delas honors this rich heritage by crafting a wine of immense depth and complexity. The grapes are hand-harvested and vinified in open concrete tanks before undergoing aging in French oak barrels for 14 to 16 months. The resulting wine is renowned for its deep ruby color, intense aromas of dark berries, spices, and leather, backed by a powerful yet velvety tannic structure.
🍾 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.