Tourettes Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 years of release for its vibrant fruit, or cellared for 10–20 years to develop its legendary honeyed, nutty complexity.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
lobster with butter sauce, creamy mushroom risotto, roasted veal
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Delas's Hermitage 'Domaine des Tourettes' Blanc is a majestic expression of Northern Rhône white winemaking, sourced from the steep, granite-rich slopes of the legendary Hermitage hill, specifically from the climats of L'Ermite, Le Sabot, and La Tourette. Historically known as 'Marquise de la Tourette', this wine pays homage to the noble heritage of the region. Crafted from Marsanne, the grapes undergo traditional vinification with a portion fermented in French oak barrels, followed by extensive lees stirring to build its signature opulent texture. The terroir's granite soils impart a striking mineral backbone that balances the wine's natural richness, yielding complex aromas of white flowers, beeswax, toasted brioche, and ripe peaches.
🍾 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.