Les Challeys Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled freshwater fish, roasted poultry with wild mushrooms, goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the steep, granite-rich terraces of the Saint-Joseph appellation, 'Les Challeys' Blanc is a beautiful expression of Northern Rhône white winemaking. Historically, the wines of this region were highly prized, famously referred to as 'Vin de Mauves' and celebrated by historical figures like Victor Hugo in Les Misérables. Delas crafts this cuvée to highlight the delicate balance between freshness and texture. The grapes are sourced from steep, south-facing granite slopes, which impart a distinct mineral backbone. Vinification takes place under temperature-controlled conditions, with a portion of the blend aged on its fine lees to develop a round, creamy mouthfeel while preserving the vibrant, floral aromatics characteristic of the region's native white varietals.
🍾 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
Marsanne, Roussanne
🍷 ABV
13-13.5%