In the glass
Aroma: blackberry, cassis, smoked meat, granite mineral, dried herbs
Palate: structured dark fruit, mineral, firm tannins, tobacco, long savoury finish
Delas's flagship Hermitage, from parcels owned by the house on the granite hill. A reliable and well-structured expression of the appellation from one of the Northern Rhone's established negociant houses.
What it pairs with
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Roast leg of lamb
Classic Northern Rhone pairing; the wine's mineral structure and dark fruit match lamb perfectly. -
Beef pot-au-feu
Traditional French boiled beef requires a substantial, mineral red. -
Game bird terrine
The wine's dark fruit and tobacco notes match game bird preparations.
How to serve Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast leg of lamb, Beef pot-au-feu, Game bird terrine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Delas Freres was founded in 1835 and has been producing Hermitage for generations. The Domaine des Tourettes label indicates estate-grown fruit from the house's own parcels on the Hermitage hill.
- 1835 — Delas Freres founded in the Northern Rhone
- 1954 — Domaine des Tourettes first produced as the estate Hermitage label
Facts
- Producer
- Delas Freres
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- 18 months in new and used French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 60-100 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1954
Frequently asked about Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes
What does Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes taste like?
On the nose, blackberry, cassis, smoked meat, granite mineral, dried herbs. On the palate, structured dark fruit, mineral, firm tannins, tobacco, long savoury finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral and savoury finish. Delas's flagship Hermitage, from parcels owned by the house on the granite hill. A reliable and well-structured expression of the appellation from one of the Northern Rhone's established negociant houses.
When should I drink Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes?
Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes?
Roast leg of lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Beef pot-au-feu and Game bird terrine. Classic Northern Rhone pairing; the wine's mineral structure and dark fruit match lamb perfectly.
What grapes are in Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Hermitage AOC.