Viognier Selection Delas
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from vintage release to appreciate its fresh, aromatic profile.
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Spicy Asian dishes, grilled shellfish, fresh goat cheese
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Crafted by the historic Rhône house of Delas Frères, this Viognier is sourced from the sun-drenched hillsides of the Pays d'Oc in southern France. While Delas is legendary for its Northern Rhône crus, this selection showcases their expertise with the temperamental Viognier grape—a variety that famously neared extinction in the mid-20th century before its dramatic global renaissance. To preserve the grape's signature exotic aromatics and delicate floral character, Delas vinifies this wine entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, avoiding oak contact to deliver a pure, vibrant expression of fresh stone fruits and honeysuckle.
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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.