Marquise Tourette Rouge
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Typically best enjoyed 10–20 years from vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar well beyond this.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, wild venison, aged gruyère cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Delas Frères' Hermitage Rouge 'Marquise de la Tourette' is a majestic expression of the legendary Hermitage hill, named in honor of the Marquise de la Tourette, whose family historically held significant influence in the region. This cuvée is crafted from a meticulous selection of Syrah grapes sourced from prominent granite-rich climats on the hill, including Les Bessards, Le Sabot, and L'Ermite. Traditionally vinified in open concrete tanks and aged in oak barrels, this wine embodies the powerful, structured, and deeply complex character of Northern Rhône Syrah. It weaves together dark fruit, cracked black pepper, and smoky mineral notes, reflecting the steep, sun-drenched terraced slopes that have defined Hermitage winemaking since Roman times.
🍾 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.