Haute Pierre
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2036
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb, wild boar stew, mature cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Delas Frères' 'Haute Pierre' is a distinguished expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the crown jewel of the Southern Rhône. The name 'Haute Pierre' pays homage to the iconic terroir of the region, characterized by the famous 'galets roulés'—large, smooth quartzite stones deposited by ancient glaciers. These stones absorb the intense Mediterranean sun during the day and radiate heat back to the low-trained vines at night, fostering optimal ripeness. Crafted primarily from Grenache and Syrah sourced from select clay-limestone and sandy plots, this wine undergoes traditional vinification in concrete vats followed by careful maturation in oak foudres. The result is a robust, deeply aromatic red that captures the historical essence of the papal enclave, blending rich dark fruit with the classic herbal, spicy notes of garrigue.
🍾 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
🍷 ABV
14-15%