Les Challeys Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck, charcuterie board
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the steep, granite-rich slopes of the Saint-Joseph appellation in the Northern Rhône, Delas' 'Les Challeys' Rouge is a masterful expression of pure Syrah. The appellation itself carries a rich history, originally named after the Jesuit community of Tournon in the 17th century, who cultivated these dramatic, terraced vineyards. 'Les Challeys' is crafted from grapes sourced from select vineyard parcels, where the vines cling to thin soils over granite bedrock. To capture the vibrant, spicy character of the terroir, Delas employs traditional vinification with temperature-controlled fermentation, followed by aging in a combination of oak barrels and stainless steel vats. This careful balance preserves the wine's bright red fruit profile while imparting subtle structure and complexity.
🍾 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
Syrah
🍷 ABV
13-13.5%