Delas Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes Red 2021
Vintage
2021
Region
Hermitage, Northern Rhone
Country
France
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Syrah
ABV
Dietary
-
Sustainability
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Delas Freres
Founded 160 years ago in the heart of the northern Côtes du Rhône, Delas Freres today crafts world class wines from both northern and southern Rhône.
Tending the steep sloping vineyards, which total some 30 hectares of vines, the team adapt their growing practices to each plot of vines to let the terroir of the Rhône shine through in the wines.
Crafted by winemaker Jacques Grange (who is originally from Burgundy), the wines from Delas Freres epitomise finesse and elegance. Recent vintages from the vineyards of Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Côtes-du-Rhône and Côtes-du-Ventoux have bee lauded in the press for their intensity of flavour and excellent value.
Read MoreVinification
Vinification takes place in traditional, open-topped concrete tanks following two days of skin contact at cool temperatures. Maceration continues at controlled temperatures between 82°F and 86°F (28°C and 30°C). Cap punching and pumping over take place daily for about 10 days. The total fermentation/maceration period is about 20 days. After devatting and pressing the skins, maturation is done in French oak barrels. On each vintage, the notes of wood are the result of precise and variable proportion between new barrels and barrels which have already held one wine, and it is adapted according to each vintage tannic and tasting characteristics.
2021
The 2021 vintage of Hermitage in the Rhône Valley was marked by a cooler and more challenging growing season compared to recent years. Spring frosts and a wet early summer reduced yields, but the cooler temperatures allowed for a longer ripening period, resulting in wines of elegance and precision. The grapes harvested in 2021 produced wines with fresh acidity, moderate alcohol levels, and a focus on red and dark berry flavours, complemented by floral notes and fine tannins. While not as opulent as previous vintages, 2021 Hermitage is praised for its balance, purity, and classic expression of the terroir.
Tasting Note
2021 Domaine des Tourettes Hermitage showcases a deep ruby color with a complex nose of red and dark berries, violets, and subtle spices. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, with fresh acidity, fine tannins, and a long, mineral-driven finish. Elegant and balanced, it reflects the finesse of the vintage with excellent aging potential.
Food Pairing
Pair this wine with rare or medium-cooked games, marinated meats and spicy stews. We recommend opening this bottle between one and three hours before drinking.
