Delas
Delas Les Bessards Hermitage
4.5
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4.4
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Delas Les Bessards Hermitage is a highly acclaimed wine produced by the renowned Delas Frères winery in the Hermitage appellation of the Northern Rhône Valley. The wine is made from Syrah grapes grown on the steep, terraced vineyards of Les Bessards, known for their granite soils and exposure to the sun. The winemaking process involves extended maceration and aging in new French oak barrels for up to 18 months. The resulting wine is a full-bodied and complex red with notes of black fruit, spice, and smoky oak. Delas Les Bessards Hermitage is considered one of the top expressions of Hermitage, and a great example of a world-class Syrah.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Delas Les Bessards Hermitage is a powerful and elegant red wine from the northern Rhône Valley.Rich aromas of ripe black fruit, violets, and minerality lead to a full-bodied palate with intense flavors of dark berries, licorice, and cocoa. The tannins are well-integrated, and the finish is long and silky. This is a stunning and complex wine that will continue to develop in the bottle for many years.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
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2060
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
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
4.4
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