Delas Freres Saint-Esprit Cotes-du-Rhone 2023 (750ml)

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Producer	Delas Freres
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Subregion	Southern Rhone (Cotes-du-Rhone)
Varietal	Red Rhone Blend,  Grenache
Vintage	2023
Sku	10919
Size	750ml

 

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The Saint-Esprit’s deep color has a dark, plum-like hue. The nose is classic syrah, with berry fruit, violet and licorice. It has a full, rounded palate with delicate tannins, making it a unique wine in the Côtes du Rhône appellation.

The Côtes du Rhône Saint-Esprit pairs well with Provençale-style cuisine, stuffed tomatoes and eggplant, mixed grills and barbecue.

The Côtes du Rhône Saint-Esprit is made from a blend of Syrah and Grenache which come from a small village in the Ardèche region. The vineyard’s southern exposure on steep granite hillsides provides the best growing conditions for the vines. 

Out of respect for its northern Rhône roots, the Syrah sets the tone and tempers the sunny southern Grenache. All the grapes are de-stemmed and fermentation and maceration take place in closed vats for approximately 15 days. 

Malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats. The wines are kept in vats to preserve fruit aromas. They are racked regularly in order to allow their components to stabilize naturally. The Saint-Esprit cuvée is bottled after eight months of aging.

A very satisfying Côtes du Rhône with an an excellent balance of generous red fruit and delicate spicy aromas, with remarkably fine tannins for an entry-level wine. They support the long, velvety finish. A cuvee of 60% grenache, 30% syrah and 10% mourvedre. Drink or hold.