Esprit Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, roast chicken with herbs, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Esprit' Blanc from Delas Frères captures the vibrant, sun-drenched essence of the Southern Rhône Valley. Crafted as an approachable yet elegant introduction to the region's white winemaking heritage, this cuvée is defined by its freshness and aromatic complexity. The grapes are sourced from selected vineyards where they thrive on stony, limestone-rich soils. To preserve the delicate floral and orchard fruit aromas, the wine undergoes traditional temperature-controlled vinification in stainless steel vats, avoiding oak contact. This respects the ancient Roman legacy of the region, where clean, fruit-forward white wines were prized for their purity. The result is a beautifully balanced white that reflects the historic 'spirit' of the Rhône.
🍾 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 Blanc, Clairette, Viognier, Bourboulenc
🍷 ABV
13%