In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, violet, leather
Palate: blackcurrant, wild herbs, graphite, iron
Cotes de Provence La Londe prestige red from organic-certified Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre on schist soils. Named for Delphine Combard.
What it pairs with
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Roast leg of lamb with rosemary
Firm tannin frames the lamb fat; garrigue notes echo the herb crust. -
Daube provencale
Slow-braised beef and orange peel meet the wine's leather and iron register. -
Wild boar civet
Game and the wine's blackcurrant and graphite palate share a Provencal lineage.
History
Delphine takes its name from another of the Combard siblings (alongside Magali and Francois). The Cotes de Provence La Londe prestige red is drawn from organic-certified vineyards on schist soils on the slopes of the Massif des Maures.
- 2000 — First release of the Delphine red cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Saint-Andre de Figuiere
- Grapes
- Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
- Classification
- Cotes de Provence La Londe AOC
- Oak
- Aged in oak barrels (partially new) for 14 to 16 months
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Saint-Andre de Figuiere Delphine Rouge
What does Saint-Andre de Figuiere Delphine Rouge taste like?
Black cherry, garrigue, violet and leather on the nose; blackcurrant, wild herbs, graphite and iron on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long savoury finish.
When should I drink Saint-Andre de Figuiere Delphine Rouge?
Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. The 16 months of oak ageing gives cellar potential; younger bottles benefit from 60 minutes of decanting.
What food pairs with Saint-Andre de Figuiere Delphine Rouge?
Roast leg of lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Daube provencale and wild boar civet are equally strong matches.