Vin de Pays de l'Ardeche
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled pork sausages, charcuterie boards, roasted chicken with herbs.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rugged, picturesque landscapes of the Ardèche department on the right bank of the Rhône River, this wine showcases Delas's ability to craft expressive, terroir-driven wines outside of the prestigious crus. The Ardèche, known for its dramatic limestone gorges and volcanic remnants, provides a warm Mediterranean climate tempered by cool alpine winds. This unique microclimate allows the Syrah grape to ripen fully while retaining its signature freshness and vibrant acidity. Delas sources fruit from carefully selected vineyards where vines cling to stony terraces. The winemaking philosophy here emphasizes fruit purity and varietal expression, utilizing temperature-controlled fermentation and aging in stainless steel or large oak vats to preserve the bright, peppery, and berry-forward character of the grape. It is a delightful nod to the everyday drinking wines of the Rhône, combining rustic charm with modern precision.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%