Delas Frères - Crozes-Hermitage Les Launes rouge 2022
91/100
James Suckling
90/100
Jeb Dunnuck
“A Crozes-Hermitage that’s far too seductive!”
"Sourced primarily from the Chassis region, with some vines located in the northern part of the appellation, the 2022 Crozes-Hermitage Les Launes is charming and straightforward, with fragrant red fruit aromas, lavender, bouquet garni, and spicy and floral notes. It is medium-bodied, straightforward, with supple tannins and a lovely finish. Best enjoyed between 2025 and 2035.” (Jeb Dunnuck 2025)
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Eye
Dark maroon dress
Nose
Fruity, with intense aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and violet
Palate
Full-bodied and round, with a powerful tannic structure and excellent aging potential
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour in advance
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with game, grilled meats, and any dish served in a sauce...
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 (2024 guide) 91/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
An elegant, medium-bodied Crozes-Hermitage with the richness and structure typical of this appellation. A hint of stony minerality on the moderately dry finish. A pure Syrah with just 12.5% alcohol. Ready to drink now or for aging.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
Sourced primarily from the Chassis region, with some vineyards located in the northern part of the appellation, the 2022 Crozes-Hermitage Les Launes is charming and straightforward, with fragrant red fruit aromas, lavender, bouquet garni, and spicy and floral notes. It is medium-bodied, straightforward, with supple tannins and a lovely finish. Best enjoyed between 2025 and 2035.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. ANDRE B. Posted on May 31, 2025
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Review by Mr. DANIEL G. Posted on May 16, 2025
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