Delas Freres - Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes 2019 (750ml)
Price: $129.99
| Producer | Delas Freres |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 62158 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Delas Freres Description
The Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes is the first wine to be produced by Delas Freres exclusively from the 8.5 hectares that are farmed on the famous hill that overlooks the town of Tain. This cuvée is a blend of wines from three separate plots: l’Ermite, le Sabot and the famous terroir named Les Bessards. This wine replaced the Marquise de la Tourette cuvée starting with the 2009 vintage.
The soils are a combination of granite with alluvial quaternary delta deposits, and Pliocene marl. This diversity explains the numerous names given to vineyard plots within the appellation: Bessards, Greffi eux, Méal, Roucoule, Beaumes, etc. The vineyards are south-facing and are protected from the north winds. The slopes are well exposed to the sun. The estate’s vineyards are all harvested by hand when the grapes achieve optimal maturity.
Vinous: 94 Points
Saturated violet color. Expansive, mineral-tinged aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, incense, violet, olive and black pepper show excellent clarity. Sappy, sweet and energetic on the palate, offering densely packed, spice-laced blueberry, cherry liqueur, floral pastille, allspice and bitter chocolate flavors that expand steadily and turn sweeter through the back half. Displays fine definition and spicy thrust on a youthfully tannic finish that strongly echoes the blue fruit and spice notes. All de-stemmed fruit and aging in a combination of new and used oak.
Wine Advocate: 92 Points
Similar in construction to the 2018, the 2019 Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes features scents of crushed stone, redcurrants, cherries and vanilla up front, then backs those with a creamy, lush, medium to full-bodied palate that lacks the muscle often associated with this appellation. That said, it shows bolder notes of licorice, blackberry and mocha on the long, velvety finish. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.
