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
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
Grenache, Syrah