Delas : Le Clos 2017

An aromatic and delicate Crozes-Hermitage wine

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 house's international development 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 enhance the expression of each of these terroirs, vinification and aging are carried out on a parcel-by-parcel basis.

The wine

The Clos 2017 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 daily punch-downs and 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.

Grape variety

100% syrah.

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Clos 2017 from Delas

Tasting

Color
Deep, the color is a beautiful ruby adorned with garnet reflections.

Nose
The nose opens with fragrances of stewed black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberries). On aeration, the bouquet gains in complexity and exhales subtle notes of leather and game.

Palate
Balanced and delicate, the palate seduces with its breadth, its smoothness and its finish with notes of very ripe black cherries.

Food and wine pairings

The Clos 2017 from Delas pairs ideally with water game, a selection of grilled dishes, or marinated meats or poultry.