2023 Delas Frères Saint-Esprit Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Côtes-du-Rhône |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14.5%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2029 |
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Description
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.
After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and soaked for 15 days in closed barrels. The grape mass is pumped daily to obtain maximum colour and flavour. The fermentation is completely temperature-controlled and lasts an average of 28 days at 30°C. The lactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel. Approximately 30% of the wine matures in oak barrels to obtain a light woody note in the wine.
In the glass, the Delas Frères Saint-Esprit Rouge has a deep red color with a dark shine. In the nose tones of berries, violets, liquorice and spices, typical of a true classic Syrah. In the mouth a full round taste with delicate tannins. Saint-Esprit is a unique wine in the Côtes-du-Rhône appellation.
WINE-FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic
The spiciness and juicy structure of the wine complement the intense flavours of the lamb and Mediterranean herbs.Beef stew with carrot and onion
The round tannins and full character of the wine enhance the savoury and rich flavours of a traditional stew.Pizza with salami, peppers and olives
The fruity and spicy notes of the wine go well with the savory and slightly spicy flavors of the pizza.Roasted eggplant with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese
The earthy flavours of eggplant and the heartiness of the cheese are nicely balanced by the fruity and spicy profile of the wine.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Appellation | Côtes-du-Rhône |
| Winery | Delas Frères |
| Grape | Grenache, Syrah-Shiraz |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2029 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Tasting Profiles | Dry, Fruity, Powerful, Spicy, Red fruit, Flexible, Full |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard, Voor alledag |
Wijnhuis
Delas Frères was founded in 1835 by Charles Audibert and Philippe Delas. Already in 1879, the winery had a worldwide reputation and won the first gold medals in Sydney. In 1924 the original name Audibert & Delas was changed to Delas Frères. To meet the increasing 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 Ventoux region.
For more than 180 years, Delas Frères has devoted its heart and soul to producing the best wines from vineyards located in the northern wine estates of the Rhône Valley (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, etc.). The wines of the domain and the special vineyard selections from this region are illustrative of Delas' working method, which is based on the quality of the terroirs.
Delas Frères cultivates 10 hectares on the Hermitage Hill, 17 hectares in Crozes-Hermitage and 2 hectares in Saint-Joseph. Syrah, Marsanne and Roussanne grapes are planted on the steep, granitic slopes of the Hermitage Hill and are grown entirely by hand. The foundation for the quality of Delas Frères wines is formed by the terroir.