Delas, Hermitage, Domaine des Tourettes Rouge [domaine release - Jeroboam], 2015
100% Syrah Delas Freres boast a 180-year history of winemaking in the Rhone Valley. This wine is a blend from 3 different terroirs: L'Ermite, le Sabot, and the famed plot, Les Bessards. These south-facing vineyards favour optimal ripeness and the grapes for the Domaine des Tourettes cuvee are always hand-picked. A tightly-knit tannic structure promises great ageing potential, especially in Jeroboam format. Fermented in traditional open-top concrete tanks. Daily punchdowns and pumpovers for 10 days. Maturation in French oak barrels. Very firm, smoky nose. Bone dry with fine acidity and real density of fruit. Not a suggestion of sweetness. Meaty and serious but already a pleasure to drink. Jancis Robinson (October 2021) JancisRobinson.com

All lots in this special charity auction were donated by the producers and shipped directly from their cellars. Now lying at LCB VT. The entire sale proceeds will be shared equally between these two worthwhile charities: The Epilepsy Society in the UK and Institut La Teppe in France. The Epilepsy Society: launched in 1892 by a group of London philanthropists and doctors, the Society looks after people with epilepsy and supports research in this field. Their vision is to be at the forefront of research and medicine, ensuring future generations are free from the life-changing effects of epilepsy. epilepsysociety.org.uk Institut La Teppe: this pioneering mental health institution has been part of the Hermitage landscape since 1856. It offers both a residential and day-care centre for patients and provides a research and innovation laboratory in neurology and psychiatry. teppe.org

Duty Status: Duty paid
Packaging: Original Wooden Case
Wine colour: Red
Wine type: Still
Country / Region: France, Rhone


Critic ratings: 17.5/20 JR JancisRobinson.com 98/100 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate