Delas Frères - Vacqueyras Domaine des Genêts 2023
93/100
James Suckling
"Character, power, and complexity"
“For such a powerful and full-bodied wine, it is very well balanced. The abundant aromas of fruit and Mediterranean herbs are just as impressive as the supple tannins. It opens up beautifully in the glass. Velvety finish. From a warm terroir with sandy soils.” (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
A deep ruby-red color with brilliant highlights.
Nose
It offers a complex array of flavors combining ripe red berries, black cherries, and stone fruits, accented by a hint of licorice.
Palate
Full-bodied and robust, with a rich flavor profile, yet without being overpowering. The finish is nicely lingering.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with Provençal cuisine, stews, meat dishes in sauce, and all kinds of cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
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
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
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
For such a powerful and full-bodied wine, it is very well-balanced. The abundant aromas of fruit and Mediterranean herbs are just as impressive as the supple tannins. It opens up beautifully in the glass. Velvety finish. Grown in a warm terroir with sandy soils.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated "Recommended"
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