Le Clos
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Typically best enjoyed 10-25 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, slow-braised beef short ribs, wild game
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Delas Freres Le Clos is an exceptional and highly exclusive Hermitage Rouge, sourced from a historic, walled vineyard measuring just under one hectare, situated directly behind the estate's state-of-the-art winery and guest house in the heart of Tain-l'Hermitage. This unique urban clos, meticulously restored, represents a rare jewel in the Northern Rhone. The terroir consists of granite-dominant soils mixed with alluvial deposits, capturing the intense heat of the day and radiating it back to the Syrah vines. The wine is crafted with extreme precision, undergoing traditional vinification followed by extended aging in French oak barrels. The result is a monumental wine of remarkable depth, structure, and elegance, offering a profound expression of the Hermitage appellation's legendary power.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1835 by Charles Audibert and Philippe Delas in the heart of the Rhône Valley, Delas Frères is a historic house renowned for its masterful expression of Northern and Southern Rhône terroirs. Now under the ownership of the Champagne Louis Roederer group, the estate combines traditional craftsmanship with modern precision, highlighted by their state-of-the-art winery in Tain-l'Hermitage. Delas is celebrated for its exceptional, terroir-driven wines, particularly its iconic Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Condrieu cuvées, including acclaimed single-vineyard expressions like Clos Boucher and La Landonne.