Retour Delas - Crozes-Hermitage - Les Launes - Red - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Crozes-Hermitage
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Syrah
ALCOHOL: 12.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Dark carmine red
Nose Refined and delicately aromatic, this wine reveals aromas of black fruits intertwined with hints of smoky bacon.
Palate On the palate, it’s supple and elegant, with ripe black fruit flavours and a subtle hint of oak that integrates seamlessly into the wine’s structure. Its polished tannins and balanced freshness make it immediately enjoyable and approachable.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.
Food Country terrine, roast duck, rib of beef, navarin of lamb, game.
Cellar ageing From now until 2029.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine An icon of the Rhône Valley, Maison Delas boasts an exceptional array of terroirs and passionately champions a refined, artisanal approach to winemaking. Each wine reflects their unwavering commitment to quality, with a focus on vibrant fruit aromas and impeccable balance.
Wine The 2022 red Crozes-Hermitage Les Launes has a smooth and approachable profile. The nose is refined and fresh, with delicate aromas of black fruits, a hint of smoky bacon, and understated oak. On the palate, it’s supple and silky, with soft tannins that make it immediately enjoyable. This is a wine of great finesse, ready to be enjoyed now and over the next 3 to 5 years. Rated 92+/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested, 100% destemmed. Fermentation in open concrete vats, malolactic fermentation in vats after devatting and pressing. Matured in vats and a small proportion in oak barrels.
AWARDS
AWARDS Rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
Wine rated 92+/100 by our Tasting Committee!