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
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 (min 90%)