2023 Delas Frères Saint-Esprit Côtes du Rhône Blanc

Delas Frères was founded in 1835 by Charles Audibert and Philippe Delas. By 1879, the winery had already gained a worldwide reputation and won its first gold medals in Sydney. In 1924, the original name Audibert & Delas was changed to Delas Frères. In order to meet the growing demand for wine, an investment was made after the Second World War in the purchase of vineyards in Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Hermitage. In the 1960s, Delas Frères was one of the leading wine companies in the Rhône, with its own vineyards in Hermitage, Cornas, Côte Rôtie and Condrieu. To this day, Delas Frères owns top vineyards in Hermitage such as Les Bessards and Marquise de la Tourette, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Côte Rôtie, Cornas, Condrieu, St. Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Côtes du Rhône and the Ventoux region.

The Saint Esprit Blanc is a blend of Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Viognier from vineyards located on the right bank of the Rhône. After pressing, the must is stored cold in closed steel tanks for 24 hours. The wine then ferments in stainless steel at a temperature of 18°C. Lactic fermentation is prevented to preserve the natural fresh balance and finesse in the wine. After assembly, the wine is stored in stainless steel tanks (RVS)

In the glass, the Delas Frères Saint-Esprit Blanc has a golden yellow color with green glints. In the nose aromas of white flowers and yellow fruit with a hint of citrus. The taste is attractive with a seductive soft yet fresh aftertaste. The Wine Advocate (Parker) qualifies this wine as: "stupendous bargain"