Delas Frères - Côtes-du-Rhône Saint-Esprit rouge 2023
91/100
James Suckling
“A lively Côtes-du-Rhône”
“A very satisfying Côtes-du-Rhône, offering an excellent balance between generous red fruit aromas and delicate spicy notes, with remarkably fine tannins for an entry-level wine. These tannins support the long, velvety finish. A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre. Enjoy now or cellar.” (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Deep color with purple highlights
Nose
Aromas of red berries, violets, and licorice
Palate
Round, full-bodied, and beautifully refined
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with Provençal cuisine, stuffed tomatoes and eggplant, grilled meats...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
At his new facilities in the heart of Tain, Jacques Grange has a superb, state-of-the-art facility at his disposal. He is assisted by Marco Beckmann, an Italian oenologist and expert taster. The coming vintages look promising. In Hermitage, the new cuvée from the Grandes Vignes at the top of the hill brings this underutilized terroir to the forefront.
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, the house has been owned by Champagne Deutz (Roederer Group) since 1977. Under the leadership of Fabrice Rosset and his technical director Jacques Grange, it owns 30 hectares of vineyards in the northern appellations, supplemented by purchased grapes; the southern range comes from the négociant-éleveur division.
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 here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Part of the Deutz Champagne house since 1977—which itself is part of the Louis Roederer group—Delas is a reputable winery. Priority has been given to vineyards with extensive mass-selection plantings. The house cultivates 30 hectares of its own vineyards, including 10 very well-located plots in Hermitage: 8 in Les Bessards and 2 in L'Ermite. The house rounds out its range with purchases of must or grapes. We admit to being somewhat cautious at times regarding the overly pronounced aging of the most prestigious vintages, which, in our opinion, would benefit from being crafted with a greater emphasis on fruit and freshness. It is worth noting that, since 2019, the winery has had a brand-new winemaking and reception facility in Tain.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
A very satisfying Côtes-du-Rhône, offering an excellent balance between generous aromas of red fruit and delicate spicy notes, with remarkably fine tannins for an entry-level wine. These tannins support the long, velvety finish. A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre. Enjoy now or cellar.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on June 6, 2025
A Syrah-dominated blend offers body and depth, while the addition of Grenache brings great finesse and a beautiful intensity of crisp, slightly sweet red fruits, complemented by spices and delicate notes of garrigue and undergrowth. Supported by firm yet supple and well-integrated tannins, these juicy flavors linger in a well-rounded palate, leading to a slightly mineral finish. This lovely cuvée, offered at a very attractive price, will pair beautifully with a dish of eggplant stuffed with Alpine lamb and baked au gratin. Rating = 4.1.
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Review by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on 12/28/2025
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