Delas : Le Clos 2016

The richness and balance of a red wine from Crozes-Hermitage by Delas

The estate

Founded in 1835, the Delas Frères House is a reference among the wines of the Northern Rhône Valley. Its acquisition by the Deutz Champagne House in 1977 marked the beginning of a new era, and the development of the house internationally continued thanks to its acquisition in 1993 by the Rouzaud family, majority shareholder of the Louis Roederer group.

The vineyard

The Delas Frères House oversees a vineyard spread over three exceptional appellations of the Rhône Valley: Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage and Saint-Joseph. In order to magnify the expression of each of these terroirs, vinification and aging are carried out on a parcel-by-parcel basis.

The wine

The Clos 2016 from Delas is produced exclusively in great years, from a rigorous selection of grapes from the Clos located on the Chassis plain within the Crozes-Hermitage appellation.

Vinification and aging

The grapes harvested at optimal maturity are vinified in open concrete vats after two days of cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation in thermo-regulated vats (28 - 30°C) accompanied by punch-downs and daily pump-overs for about ten days. The maceration lasts about twenty days. The aging of 10 to 14 months in barrels aged one to three years is punctuated by regular rackings to provide the necessary oxygen for the proper maturation of the tannins.

Blend

100% syrah.

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Clos 2016 from Delas

Tasting

Color
The color reveals an intense ruby hue with garnet reflections.

Nose
The nose blends notes of stewed black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberries), leather and game meat.

Palate
Of great finesse, the palate seduces with its roundness, its balance, its silky touch. Persistent, the finish exhales delicious aromas of very ripe black cherries.

Food and wine pairing

The Clos 2016 from Delas pairs ideally with water game, a selection of grilled dishes or marinated meats or poultry.