Les Launes Rouge
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck, or a selection of cured charcuterie.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Delas Frères' 'Les Launes' is a classic expression of Crozes-Hermitage, the largest appellation of the Northern Rhône. The name 'Les Launes' refers to the historic alluvial channels and small pools left behind by the shifting course of the Rhône River over centuries. Sourced from vineyards featuring a mix of granite-derived soils, glacial detritus, and gravelly terraces, this wine captures the vibrant, approachable side of Northern Rhône Syrah. Delas utilizes traditional vinification in temperature-controlled concrete vats, followed by partial aging in oak to soften the tannins while preserving the grape's signature crunchy red fruit, violet aromas, and cracked black pepper character.
🍾 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.