Rating: Robert Parker 87–89/100, Bettane & Desseauve 14/20
“A firm texture with firm, well-structured tannins, freshness, and balance—though the balance is on the bold side—and a generous finish with cocoa notes.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2013)
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Eye
A deep ruby red color with brilliant highlights
Nose
offers a complex array of flavors combining ripe red berries, black cherries, and stone fruits, accented with a hint of licorice
Palate
This full-bodied, robust wine is full-flavored without being overpowering. The finish, which lingers nicely, suggests good aging potential.
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2016
Production
30,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Il accompagne à merveille la cuisine provençale, des civets, des viandes en sauce, convient très bien avec toutes sortes de fromages... <br/>
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 regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Founded in 1835, the estate 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 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 is itself part of the Louis Roederer group—Delas is a reputable winery. Priority has been given to vineyards with extensive mass-selection plantings. It owns and cultivates 30 hectares, 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 focus 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
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN CHARLES D. Published on 10/05/2015
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Review by Mr. THIERRY F. Published on April 28, 2014
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