In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long, Iron And Mineral finish

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, the most powerful and concentrated section of the Hermitage hill. Delas produces one of the appellation's most structured and age-worthy wines from this iconic site.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled bone-in rib of beef
    Massive mineral tannins require the most substantial beef preparation.
  • Wild boar shoulder slow-roasted
    Game with strong flavours stands up to the wine's power and mineral intensity.
  • Aged Manchego or Ossau Iraty
    Firm sheep's-milk cheese softens the wine's iron tannins elegantly.

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.

  1. 1985 — First separate bottling of Les Bessards as Delas's prestige Hermitage

Facts

Producer
Delas Freres
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

Tags

cellar worthy dry full body high acid high tannin iconic mood bold mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion gift occasion special old vines old world pairs with game pairs with red meat price fine single vineyard still red syrah
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