Delas Frères - Côtes-du-Rhône Saint-Esprit blanc 2023
90/100
James Suckling
15/20
Jancis Robinson
"Perfect for an aperitif"
"Lots of candied lemon, white peach, and fresh almond. The medium-bodied and very harmonious palate is lively and bright, less creamy than many wines from this appellation, but refreshing and very well balanced on the finish. A cuvée based on Grenache Blanc combined with Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Clairette. Ready to drink now." (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Straw gold color with green highlights
Nose
Bouquet of white flowers and yellow fruits, nuanced with a few exotic and citrus notes
Mouth
Freshness and seductive creaminess
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with grilled fish, waterfowl...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
In his new facilities in the heart of Tain, Jacques Grange has a sublime, state-of-the-art facility at his disposal. He is assisted by Marco Beckmann, an Italian oenologist and fine taster. The next vintages look promising. In Hermitage, the new cuvée from the Grandes Vignes at the top of the hill reveals this little-exploited terroir.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Founded in 1835, owned since 1977 by Champagne Deutz (Roederer group). Under the management of Fabrice Rosset and his technical director Jacques Grange, it has 30 hectares of its own in the northern appellations, supplemented by grape purchases, with the southern range coming from the négociant-éleveur section.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
Part of the Deutz champagne group since 1977, itself part of the Louis Roederer group, Delas is a serious wine producer. Priority has been given to vineyards with extensive mass selection planting. It cultivates 30 hectares of its own land, including 10 very well-placed hectares in Hermitage: 8 in Les Bessards and 2 in L'Ermite. The house completes its range with purchases of musts or grapes. We admit to being a little wary of the overly pronounced aging of the most prestigious cuvées, which we believe would benefit from being worked closer to the fruit and freshness. It should be noted that, since 2019, the house has had a brand new winemaking and reception facility in Tain.
Wine Spectator
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 15/20
About wine:
Ripe nose of banana peel and straw. A hint of pastry cream and apple on the palate and a textured mid-palate—good fruit here and a rich finish.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Lots of candied lemon, white peach, and fresh almond. The medium-bodied and very harmonious palate is lively and bright, less creamy than many wines from this appellation, but refreshing and very well balanced on the finish. A blend of Grenache Blanc with Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Clairette. Ready to drink now.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and opinion by Ms. MARTINE B. Published on 09/08/2025
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Review and opinion by Mr. SYLVAIN G. Published on 09/07/2025
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