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
Founded in 1835 by Charles Audibert and Philippe Delas, Maison Delas Frères is an iconic Rhône Valley estate headquartered in Tain-l'Hermitage. Now part of the Champagne Louis Roederer family of estates, the house underwent a major quality renaissance through modern cellar innovations and meticulous vineyard stewardship across both the Northern and Southern Rhône. Delas manages prestigious parcels across heralded appellations including Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Renowned for its precision winemaking, the estate crafts deeply expressive, terroir-driven wines, from powerful, mineral-tinged Syrahs like Les Bessards and La Landonne to aromatic, textural Viogniers like Clos Boucher.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier, Bourboulenc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13%