Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Olive

Notes of: Gamey

Notes of: Black Pepper

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Blueberry

Delas

Delas François de Tournon Saint-Joseph

France, Rhone

Red wine

4.6

Expert Rating

4.1

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Delas Frères' "François de Tournon" is a distinguished Saint-Joseph rouge, named in homage to the historical figure associated with the Tournon Castle. As a reflection of the Northern Rhône's finesse, this Syrah is sculpted from select vineyards with granite-rich soils that lend a distinctive mineral edge to the wine. Matured in oak barrels, with a portion being new, it achieves a splendid balance between varietal purity, terroir expression, and judicious use of wood. Delas Frères, with roots dating back to the 19th century, crafts this wine with both reverence for tradition and a modern touch of elegance.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

The Delas "François de Tournon" Saint-Joseph unfolds with a rich tapestry of aromatics, featuring ripe blackberries, smoked meat, and black pepper, layered with subtler notes of graphite and herbs.The palate is met with a full-bodied and robust structure, where flavors of dark fruits intermingle with earthy undertones and a peppery spice. Oak aging imparts a subtle vanilla sweetness, seamlessly integrated with the wine’s firm tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is persistent, highlighting the wine’s potential to evolve and gain complexity over the years in the cellar.

EXPERT RATING

4.6

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2059

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Delas

Region: Rhone

The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

0 Review