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Delas Saint Joseph Francois de Tournon Red 2021
Vintage
2021
Region
Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhone
Country
France
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Syrah
ABV
12.5%
Dietary
Vegan, Vegetarian
Sustainability
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Delas Freres
Delas Frères is a historic Rhône Valley wine house, founded in 1835 and known for, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Syrah and Grenache from the Northern and Southern Rhône. Based in Tain-l’Hermitage and part of the Roederer Collection, Delas produces wines from leading appellations including Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône. Their range offers a complete Rhône wine range, combining estate-owned vineyards, long-term grower partnerships, parcel-led winemaking and a refined house style built on finesse, structure and regional identity.
Read MoreViticulture
Francois de Tournon is a 100% Syrah from Saint-Joseph, sourced from the terroirs of Vion, Saint-Jean-de-Muzols, Mauves and Tournon. The appellation extends for around 50 kilometres along the right bank of the Rhone, across 23 communes in Ardeche and three in the Loire. Soils are based on light schist and gneiss over granite bedrock, with south and south-east exposures.
Vinification
The grapes are picked by hand, row by row, at optimum ripeness. Fermentation takes place in traditional open-topped concrete tanks after two days of cold maceration. It is conducted at controlled temperatures of 28-30C, with daily cap pushing down and pumping over for around ten days. Total vatting can last up to 20 days. The wine is matured for 10 to 14 months in one to three-year-old oak barrels, with part of the cuvee aged in vats to preserve fruit freshness.
Tasting Note
Fran?ois de Tournon is deep ruby red in colour. The nose is marked by delicate cassis and spice aromas. The palate is smooth and voluptuous, with a fine, silky tannic structure beneath the rounded texture. Medium to full-bodied, it combines fruit purity, spice and Saint-Joseph freshness. The finish is long, balanced and elegant, giving the wine clear potential for ageing.
Food Pairing
Pair with fine meats, spicy stews, grilled beef, game, roast lamb, charcuterie, mushroom dishes or a wide range of cheeses.
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