Selection Delas
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, beef stew, roasted pork loin
✨ Technical Specifications
Delas Frères' regional red selections, most famously represented by their Côtes-du-Rhône 'Saint-Esprit', showcase the house's signature blending expertise and deep roots in the Rhône Valley. Drawing fruit from both the granite-infused soils of the northern Rhône and the sun-drenched, pebble-strewn terraces of the south, these wines are crafted to capture the vibrant, spicy essence of the region. Historically, Delas has championed the Syrah grape, which dominates their northern blends, while incorporating Grenache from southern partners to add warmth, roundness, and ripe red fruit character. The winemaking emphasizes gentle extraction and aging in stainless steel or large oak vats to preserve the fresh, primary fruit aromas and soft, approachable tannins that make these regional selections highly versatile and beloved by bistros worldwide.
🍾 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
Syrah (min 90%)