Maison Delas Frères

The Maison Delas Frères, founded in 1835, has now regained all the sparkle and soul that contributed to its renown. Owned by the Champagne house Deutz, Delas Frères has undergone major investments (new vat room, complete restructuring of the ageing cellar) and has acquired a highly motivated team, headed by Jacques Grange, who is proudly participating in the qualitative revival of this great Rhône Valley trading house.

Delas Frères cultivates 30 hectares of vines in the Rhône Valley: 10 hectares in the Hermitage appellation, 2 in the Saint-Joseph AOC and 18 in Crozes-Hermitage. A selection of the best terroirs and a supply of grapes at optimum ripeness complete the production. Maison Delas Frères strives to respect the specificity of each terroir, whether on its own properties or in its grape supplies. Parcels from the best terroirs are vinified and matured separately before being blended to reveal the profound character of the wines from each Maison Delas Frères appellation. The grapes are harvested by hand at optimum ripeness and destemmed in their entirety to avoid harsh, herbaceous tannins, and vinified in the traditional way. Depending on the vintage, the red wines are aged in Burgundy barrels for between 12 and 24 months, while the whites are aged on fine lees for between 6 and 8 months to develop fatness and structure.