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Structure
Drinking window
Best 10 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: blackcurrant, granite mineral, iron, smoked wood, cedar
Palate: massively concentrated dark fruit, iron-granite tannins, dense structure, very long mineral finish
From the Les Bessards parcel, a granite section of the Hermitage hill known for structured Syrah. Delas produces a single-vineyard Hermitage from this site.
What it pairs with
- Grilled bone-in rib of beef Massive mineral tannins require the most substantial beef preparation.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Wild boar shoulder slow-roasted Game with strong flavours stands up to the wine's power and mineral intensity.More wines for wild boar →
- Aged Manchego or Ossau Iraty Firm sheep's-milk cheese softens the wine's iron tannins elegantly.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Hermitage Les Bessards
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. Grilled bone-in rib of beef, Wild boar shoulder slow-roasted, Aged Manchego or Ossau Iraty. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Bessards is considered one of the two most powerful lieux-dits on the Hermitage hill. Delas has been producing a single-parcel Les Bessards since 1985 as their top Hermitage cuvee.
- 1985First separate bottling of Les Bessards as Delas's prestige Hermitage
Facts
- Producer
- Delas Freres · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- 20 months in new French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 120-200 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Hermitage Les Bessards
What does Hermitage Les Bessards taste like?
On the nose, blackcurrant, granite mineral, iron, smoked wood, cedar. On the palate, massively concentrated dark fruit, iron-granite tannins, dense structure, very long mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, high tannins, high acidity with a very long, iron and mineral finish. From the Les Bessards parcel, a granite section of the Hermitage hill known for structured Syrah. Delas produces a single-vineyard Hermitage from this site.
When should I drink Hermitage Les Bessards?
Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Hermitage Les Bessards?
Grilled bone-in rib of beef is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar shoulder slow-roasted and Aged Manchego or Ossau Iraty. Massive mineral tannins require the most substantial beef preparation.
What grapes are in Hermitage Les Bessards?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Hermitage AOC.
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