Delas Frères - Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes blanc 2021
96/100
James Suckling
94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
94/100
Wine Spectator
93/100
Robert Parker
17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
On the nose, the “Domaine des Tourettes” white Hermitage is characterized by floral notes and a scent of candied citrus, complemented by subtle oak. Its full power is expressed in a concentrated and opulent palate with a perfectly balanced structure. This Hermitage offers a pleasant freshness and a lovely minerality that carry the aromas through to a long, flavorful finish. A fatal beauty.
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Eye
Bright, pale yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Floral notes and aromas of candied citrus. Subtle woody notes (vanilla, toasted brioche).
Palate
Concentrated, rich, and well-balanced. Fresh and mineral. Beautifully long finish.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with chicken with morels, quail with truffles, sea bass with citrus, a selection of cheeses…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 94/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated estate (2023 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
At his new facilities in the heart of Tain, Jacques Grange has a magnificent, state-of-the-art facility at his disposal. He is assisted by Marco Beckmann, an Italian oenologist and expert taster. The upcoming vintages look promising. In Hermitage, the new cuvée from the Grandes Vignes at the top of the hill brings this underutilized terroir into the spotlight.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from 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 is sourced from its négociant-éleveur division.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100 (2020 vintage) (A fantastic wine)
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 is itself 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 hectares in prime locations in Hermitage: 8 in Les Bessards and 2 in L’Ermite. The house rounds out its portfolio by purchasing must or grapes. We admit to being somewhat cautious at times regarding the overly pronounced aging profiles of its most prestigious cuvées, which, in our opinion, would benefit from being crafted to better highlight the fruit and freshness. It’s worth noting that, since 2019, the winery has had a brand-new winemaking and reception facility in Tain.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 94/100 (2020 vintage) (Exceptional wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 17.5/20 (2020 vintage)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 96/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated "Recommended"
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