Marquis Tourette
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Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from vintage release, though top vintages can cellar gracefully for decades.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, venison stew, aged hard cheeses
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Delas Frères' Hermitage Rouge 'Marquis de la Tourette' is a majestic tribute to the legendary hill of Hermitage, steeped in history dating back to the 13th-century crusader knight Gaspard de Stérimberg. Named in honor of an old noble family of the region, this cuvée is meticulously crafted from Syrah grapes sourced from iconic climats on the granite slopes, including Les Bessards, L'Ermite, and Le Sabot. The diverse terroirs contribute structure, elegance, and aromatic complexity. Vinified traditionally and aged in French oak barrels, this wine embodies the classical power and refinement of Northern Rhône Syrah, offering deep dark fruit, cracked black pepper, leather, and smoky mineral notes.
🍾 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.