Delas Frères – An Iconic Producer With A Magical New Hermitage

The epicenter of Syrah is undeniably Hermitage in Northern Rhone.  The area produces Syrahs unlike any other.  Whether I am drinking French Syrahs, California Syrahs, or others from around the world, I have a tendency to benchmark it to Northern Rhone. Delas Frères is one of those benchmark producers.

Between Lyon and Valence in South Central France, there is a collection of vineyards along the hillsides of the Rhône Valley that produce some of the world’s most exceptional wines. Decades-old grapes are matched with state-of-the-art equipment where the past and the present blend together to create a new classic: Delas Frères Domaine des Tourettes Hermitage 2019. This fabulous French red wine is composed of 100% Syrah and proves that combining tradition with innovation yields extraordinary results.

A historic and iconic producer, established in 1835, Delas Frères has evolved throughout the last 180 years and its 2019 investments in the estate have positioned the operation for continued longevity. The introduction of state-of-the-art technology and equipment housed in a contemporary facility utilizes modern practices to continue centuries-old traditions and methods. Marrying the best of the past with the best of the present produces wine that is described as “firm but silky, with a tightly-knit tannic structure that is the hallmark of wines that have a great future.”

This exceptional wine captures the essence of L’Ermite, le Sabot, and the famed le Bessards; which are the trio of terroirs where the grapes are hand-picked for harvest. The diversity of these three appellations are combined to produce a brilliant, deep red wine with powerful and complex notes of blackberries, spices, and leather on the nose. Delas Frères Domaine des Tourettes Hermitage 2019 (SRP $115, available for purchase here) is a wonderful wine that pairs fabulously with grilled lamb chops, smoked duck breast and marinated meats. This season, experience the essence of the Rhône Valley with grilled meats and a glass of this new classic: Delas Frères Domaine des Tourettes Hermitage 2019.

**Photos Courtesy Delas Frères**