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
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
Viognier
🍷 ABV
13-14%