Delas : La Galopine 2021

Characteristics and tasting tips for La Galopine 2021 from Delas

Tasting

Appearance

Boasting a straw yellow hue, this wine stands out with its bright green highlights.

Nose

The bouquet is powerful and complex, unfolding aromas of violet, apricot, and white peach. Notes of honey and dried fruit enrich the ensemble, while floral touches of honeysuckle intermingle with nuances of lychee, papaya, and mango.

Palate

On the palate, the wine expresses a seductive richness and a smooth texture. Exotic fruit flavors generously coat the palate, supported by balanced, fruity acidity. The medium-to-full structure reveals magnificent freshness and notable minerality that lingers on the finish.

Food and wine pairings

This white wine is the ideal accompaniment to asparagus, steamed fish served with a butter sauce, and lemon chicken. It also pairs perfectly with delicate seafood such as scallops, sushi and sashimi, or light Asian cuisine. It can also be enjoyed as an aperitif to reveal all its finesse.

Service and cellaring

La Galopine 2021 is best served at a temperature between 8 and 10°C.

A Rhône Valley Viognier with powerful and seductive aromas

The estate

Founded in 1835 by Charles Audibert and Philippe Delas, the Delas Frères House has established itself as one of the Rhône Valley's major producers. Since 1993, it has been owned by the Rouzaud family, owners of the Roederer Group, who have invested significantly in modernizing the facilities. Under the direction of Jacques Grange, oenologist and Cellar Master since 1997, the House oversees thirty hectares of vineyards spread across several prestigious appellations. Delas Frères stands out for its philosophy of allowing the terroir to express itself naturally while maintaining exceptional quality.

The vineyard

La Galopine stems from a blend of four plots located in Vérin, Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône, Chavanay, and Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf, in the Condrieu appellation. These vineyards benefit from exceptional terroirs where Viognier flourishes, expressing all the aromatic richness characteristic of this appellation.

The vintage

The 2021 vintage in the Northern Rhône Valley was marked by remarkable quality. Despite an episode of intense winter frost, milder spring conditions favored the development of the vines. Viognier particularly benefited from this vintage, revealing beautiful freshness, a lively aromatic character, and good balance, producing structured, elegant, and fruity wines.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes for La Galopine 2021 are harvested manually and transported to the cellar in small crates. Gentle pressing produces a must that ferments at low temperatures between 16 and 18°C in temperature-controlled vats to preserve the complex Viognier aromas. A portion of the harvest, up to 20%, is fermented in new oak barrels. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged on fine lees to enrich its structure while preserving the exceptional varietal aromas. Bottling takes place around mid-April.

Grape

100% Viognier