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Delas : Domaine des Tourettes 2020

Name: Delas : Domaine des Tourettes 2020
Brand: Delas
SKU: F560/20
Price: 551 HKD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.46 (140 reviews)

Rhone Valley

Hermitage

- Red - See details

Parker | 90-92

J. Robinson | 17.5

Decanter | 94

Wine Spectator | 92

J. Suckling | 94

Vinous - A. Galloni | 94-95

HK$3,306.00

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HK$551.00 / Unit

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Packaging : a box of 6 Bottles (75cl)

1 x 75CL

HK$569.20

6 x 75CL

HK$3,306.00

In-Stock

DeliveryFree standard delivery over HK$5,000
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates

ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

Marks and reviews

/100

Wine Spectator

James Molesworth

Ripe, fresh and sleek, with a beam of dark cherry and red currant fruit driving through, gently laced with singed apple wood, savory and violet notes along the way. The fruit keeps a steady presence through the focused finish, while an iron note develops. Best from 2023 through 2035. 2,083 cases made, 180 cases imported.

/100

Decanter

The oak spice is quite forthright on the nose, then you sink down into the plush, juicy fruit. Like sitting into a well-stuffed leather armchair, it's comfortable on the palate, but there's some pleasing resistance. Juicy and ripe, with a slick of soft, pliable tannin. This is opulent and finishes long. The oak spice is generous, but it works well with the rich style.

/100

James Suckling

Stuart Pigott

Dense black fruit aromas with hints of tar and leather. A bold and powerful wine with a serious tannin structure that's wrapped in ripe fruit. Long smoky and stony finish that tells you this has an excellent future ahead of it. Matured for more than 18 months in oak barrels, of which a quarter were new. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.

/100

Bettane+Desseauve

Tasted pre-bottling. A dark fruit character stands out (blueberry). At this stage, the attack on the palate is creamy, but the balance is not yet in place. Patience.

/100

Wine Enthusiast

Anna-Christina Cabrales

The nose is powerful, revealing a brooding blend of boysenberry, leather, and black olives, underscored by a touch of iodine. On the palate, earthy mushrooms and violets unfold, seamlessly balanced by firm tannins and lively acidity, showcasing the wine's refined depth and structure.

Description

Tasting characteristics and recommendations for Domaine des Tourettes 2020 by Delas

Tasting

Color
The color displays a brilliant red hue.

Nose
Powerful, the nose combines aromas of black fruits, spices and leather.

Palate
Combining a pronounced structure with a silky texture, the palate gradually reveals a tannic framework that promises remarkable aging potential.

Food and wine pairings

Domaine des Tourettes by Delas pairs ideally with red meats, game, marinated meats or spiced stews.

Service

For an optimal experience, it is recommended to open the bottle 1 to 3 hours before tasting.

The intensity and elegance of a red Hermitage wine

The estate

Founded in 1835, Maison Delas Frères stands as a benchmark for wines from the Northern Rhône Valley. Its acquisition by Champagne House Deutz in 1977 opened a new era, then its international expansion accelerated after its purchase in 1993 by the Rouzaud family, majority shareholder of the Louis Roederer group.

The vineyard

Maison Delas Frères cultivates a vineyard spread across three emblematic appellations of the Rhône Valley: Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage and Saint-Joseph. To enhance the identity of each terroir, vinifications and aging are conducted on a parcel-by-parcel basis.

The wine

Domaine des Tourettes 2020 by Delas is an Hermitage made from grapes sourced from three areas of the Drôme (Tain-l'Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Larnage). This wine-growing area is distinguished by predominantly south-facing exposures and a mosaic of granite sand soils covered with mica schist, gneiss and alluvial pebbles.

Vinification and aging

The harvests, manual and parcel-based, are carried out at perfect maturity. A two-day cold pre-fermentation maceration precedes traditional vinification in open concrete vats. Fermentation, at controlled temperature (28-30°C), is accompanied by punching down and pumping over for about ten days. The vatting lasts approximately 20 days. After draining and pressing, malolactic fermentation and then aging take place in oak barrels.

Grape variety

Syrah (100%).

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