Les Launes Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck, or a selection of cured charcuterie.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1835 by Charles Audibert and Philippe Delas, Maison Delas Frères is an iconic Rhône Valley estate headquartered in Tain-l'Hermitage. Now part of the Champagne Louis Roederer family of estates, the house underwent a major quality renaissance through modern cellar innovations and meticulous vineyard stewardship across both the Northern and Southern Rhône. Delas manages prestigious parcels across heralded appellations including Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Renowned for its precision winemaking, the estate crafts deeply expressive, terroir-driven wines, from powerful, mineral-tinged Syrahs like Les Bessards and La Landonne to aromatic, textural Viogniers like Clos Boucher.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%