Saint Esprit Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, classic beef stew, roasted pork with Mediterranean herbs
✨ Technical Specifications
The Saint-Esprit Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge is a signature cuvée from Delas Frères that beautifully bridges the stylistic gap between the Northern and Southern Rhône. The wine's name pays homage to the historical Saint-Esprit district and the deep-rooted monastic winemaking traditions of the region, where religious orders meticulously cultivated the steep banks of the Rhône River. Uniquely for a Côtes-du-Rhône, this blend is anchored by a dominant proportion of Syrah, reflecting Delas's Northern Rhône heritage and imparting a deep color, structure, and signature notes of cracked black pepper and violet. The grapes are primarily sourced from the right bank of the Rhône, where the vineyards sit on soils composed of granite, silica, and limestone debris. To preserve the vibrant, primary fruit character and elegant terroir expression, the wine is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and undergoes gentle extraction before aging, resulting in a remarkably plush, spicy, and accessible red.
🍾 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
Syrah, Grenache
🍷 ABV
13.5-14%