Les Reinages
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb, hearty beef stew, grilled venison
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rugged, sun-drenched slopes of the southern Rhône, Delas Frères' Gigondas 'Les Reinages' is a powerful testament to one of the region's most dramatic terroirs. The appellation of Gigondas, whose name derives from the Latin 'Jocunditas' meaning great pleasure or amusement, was originally established by Roman soldiers of the Second Legion. 'Les Reinages' is crafted from grapes grown on the stony, limestone-rich clay soils situated at the foot of the jagged Dentelles de Montmirail mountain range. This unique microclimate benefits from the cooling Mistral wind and intense Mediterranean sun, yielding a wine of remarkable concentration and structure. Delas utilizes traditional vinification with controlled temperatures, followed by careful aging in both oak foudres and traditional vats to balance the robust, spicy character of the terroir with vibrant, ripe fruit expression.
🍾 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
Grenache, Syrah