Winery - Delas Frères
March 29, 2012
Smoothe, great flavor, could go w anything
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The 2007 Les Launes starts off with a harmonious mix of Mexican chocolate, clove, leather and cherry aromas, and the flavors closely mirror them. The wine is mouthfilling yet fresh, and the only quibble is that the flavors fade a bit quickly on the finish. Drink now–2015.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This limited-production gem (90 cases imported) speaks distinctly of the northern Rhône and the Syrah grape. It starts off with cracked pepper, anise and a hint of hickory smoke, then delivers cassis, hickory and licorice flavors. It’s full-bodied while retaining an elegant structure and finishes long, buffered by soft tannins. Drink now–2020.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Although this wine shows hints of honeyed citrus, the house style for the whites at Delas is one of freshness and austerity, not richness. Finishes crisp and clean.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Reflecting the house style, this Delas white is spare and minerally, a bit austere but crisp and clean. There’s a spicy note to this one that elevates it above Delas' Crozes or basic Côtes-du-Rhône.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ripe black plum and berry dominate the nose and mouth on this Merlot, with appropriate accents of coffee granules and black pepper to spice things up. Lightweight but round with a medium-length finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Seems a touch overripe, but not to excess, with plum-pudding and pepper notes leading the way, and just a hint of raisining. Dense and tannic, but also full-bodied and ripe; give it 3–4 years of cellaring.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Incredibly rich, velvety-textured and long, this is a great example of Hermitage from a superripe vintage. It’s dense like fruitcake without being excessively heavy, and boasts such a panopoly of nuance as to be spellbinding, ranging from spice and herb to black olive and espresso. Wow! Drink now–2025.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An intensely spicy aroma of fruit and wood marks this wine out. The palate, with its opulence and fine, dusty tannins gives it great generosity without overweening power.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Delas has made a Vacqueyras from the 61-acre Domaine des Genets since 1990, and the alluvial soil of the estate gives deep, plummy fruit with rich tannins and a fine layer of acidity. It is not a heavyweight, but is fine and elegant.
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