Esprit
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, ratatouille, charcuterie board
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Esprit' Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge from Delas Frères is crafted to capture the vibrant, convivial essence of the Southern Rhône Valley. Sourced from vineyards characterized by stony, limestone-rich soils and sun-drenched hillsides, this wine represents a harmonious marriage of the region's diverse terroirs. The winemaking philosophy focuses on preserving the pure, primary fruit character; the grapes undergo traditional temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats, followed by a gentle aging period without heavy oak influence. This approach ensures the wine retains its signature freshness, boasting expressive aromas of red berries, wild herbs, and a touch of classic black pepper that reflects the historical soul of Rhône viticulture.
🍾 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, Syrah, Mourvèdre
🍷 ABV
13.5-14.5%