Delas Frères Scores Highly in Wine Spectator

Delas Frères have received some impressive scores from Wine Spectator in their March online edition:

Delas Frères, La Landonne 2016 – 96 points
“Alluring, with warm fruitcake and black tea aromatics leading off for a lush and warm core of crushed plum, cherry reduction and blackberry pâte de fruit flavors. Despite the showy fruit detail, there’s a solid iron underpinning, pretty floral notes and bright energy throughout. Best from 2023 through 2038.”

Delas Frères, Les Bessards 2016 – 95 points
“Fresh and ripe, with a delicious mix of blueberry, blackberry and cherry fruit flavors that is carried by juicy acidity and backed by fruitcake, floral and iron notes through the finish. This has detail and length, with the fruit detail echoing wonderfully. Best from 2022 through 2035.”

Delas Frères, Les Bessards 2015 – 94 points
“Polished and pure, with a beam of cassis and cherry preserves streaming through, flanked with floral and iron streaks. Long and refined through the finish, with pretty spice and apple wood details infusing the fruit flavor. Best from 2022 through 2035.”

Delas Frères, Domaine des Tourettes 2016 – 93 points
“Solidly built, with juicy and engaging raspberry, red currant and blackberry fruit flavors spreading out from the core, picking up anise, incense, mineral and floral accents along the way. The structure is fine-grained, with fresh acidity lingering nicely. Best from 2023 through 2035.”

Delas Frères, Domaine des Tourettes White 2017 – 93 points
“Suave, with macadamia nut, salted butter and verbena notes weaving around a core of creamed Jonagold apple, star fruit and Bosc pear flavors. Everything entwines seamlessly. Best from 2021 through 2028.”