La Galopine
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, creamy chicken fricassee, mild goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Delas Frères' 'La Galopine' is an exquisite expression of Condrieu, the spiritual home of the Viognier grape in the Northern Rhône. The name 'La Galopine' evokes the steep, dizzying slopes of the appellation, where vines cling to narrow terraces of decomposed granite and mica, locally known as 'arzelle.' This challenging terroir requires entirely manual labor, a tradition preserved for generations. The wine is crafted using precise temperature-controlled fermentation, with a portion aged in oak barrels to add texture and complexity without overshadowing the grape's signature aromatic profile. It beautifully captures the legendary heritage of Condrieu, offering a sensory journey through one of the world's most dramatic wine landscapes.
🍾 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
Viognier
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-14%