Retour Delas - Hermitage - Domaine des Tourettes - Red - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Hermitage
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Syrah
ALCOHOL: 13.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Deep, brilliant, dark red.
Nose Beautiful floral notes of violet, peony and rose, mixed with spicy accents.
Palate Dense and refined, with perfectly ripened flavours, this cuvée offers a velvety, delicate texture balanced by refreshing acidity and a supple, concentrated profile of remarkable finesse.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.
Food Pâté en croûte, roast duck, rib of beef, navarin of lamb, roast pigeon, game.
Cellar ageing From now until 2039.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A true emblem of the Rhône Valley, Maison Delas commands an exceptional range of terroirs, guided by a philosophy of winemaking rooted in artisanal precision and refinement. Every wine reflects uncompromising attention to quality, achieving a perfect balance and showcasing the nuanced character of its origins with elegance and depth.
Wine The 2021 Red Domaine des Tourettes Hermitage offers a stunning balance of maturity and freshness, showcasing floral elegance and depth. Aromas of violet, spices, peony, and rose are seamlessly interwoven, delivering exceptional harmony and precision. On the palate, it reveals a velvety, delicate style with concentrated yet refined textures, marked by a supple, generous character. This is a wine of true sophistication, best enjoyed in 3 to 4 years. Awarded 94/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand-harvested, terroir by terroir, at optimum ripeness on 3 plots: Grandes Vignes, Le Sabot, Les Bessards, vines aged between 20 and 90 years. 100% destemmed. Fermentation and maceration of the parcels separately, in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for around 3 weeks, with pumping over and punching of the cap during the first part of fermentation. Aged for 12 months in barrels, then 6 months in stainless steel vats.
AWARDS
AWARDS Domaine rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
Guide B+D 2025: 92/100
Wine rated 94/100 by our Committee!