Delas Freres

Saint Joseph Francois De Tournon Rouge - Delas Freres 2016

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Format: 75 cl

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46,86 €

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The Saint Joseph "Francois de Tournon" Rouge by Delas Frères is a wine that captures the essence of the northern Rhône Valley, enhancing the Syrah, a grape variety that finds one of its noblest and most complex expressions here. Delas Frères, a winery with a history dating back to 1835, is known for its ability to produce wines that faithfully reflect the distinctive character of each terroir, with an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence.

The "Francois de Tournon" is named in honor of François de Tournon, a historical figure linked to the region, and is produced with grapes selected from the best vineyards of Saint Joseph, an area that extends along the right bank of the Rhône river. These lands, characterized by steep granite hills, give the Syrah unique characteristics, giving the wine an extraordinary minerality and concentration.

Winemaking is carefully managed to preserve the varietal qualities and expression of the terroir. The wine is then aged in barrique, a process that helps round out the tannins and add complexity to the aromatic profile, resulting in a wine of notable depth and structure.

Visually, the Saint Joseph "Francois de Tournon" Rouge presents itself with an intense and deep red color. On the nose, it offers a wide range of aromas, from ripe red and black fruits, such as blackberries and currants, to spicy notes of black pepper, vanilla and a hint of smoke, highlighting the typical spiciness of Syrah and the elegant integration with the wood.

In the mouth, the wine is powerful but balanced, with present but silky tannins and an acidity that gives freshness and liveliness. The richness of fruit flavors is perfectly complemented by touches of sweet spices, chocolate and a light minerality leading to a long and persistent finish, with remarkable elegance and refinement.

Ideal in combination with red meats, game-based dishes and mature cheeses, the "Francois de Tournon" Rouge by Delas Frères is also a meditation wine, capable of offering a rich tasting experience that evolves and enriches with aging .

With its Saint Joseph "Francois de Tournon" Rouge, Delas Frères highlights its excellence in the production of Rhône Valley wines, offering wine lovers an authentic and profound expression of Syrah, which celebrates history, terroir and viticultural mastery of this renowned French wine region.

The winery

Delas Frères – Winery in Vallée du Rhône (Rodano settentrionale)

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A Northern Rhône maison that combines wines from its estate vineyards with wines sourced from partner growers; known for its Syrah-based cuvées and its parcel-based approach to the appellations of the Upper Rhône.

Region: Vallée du Rhône (Rodano settentrionale)

Country: Francia

Founded: 1835

Grapes: Syrah, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Merlot

Estate-owned vineyards concentrated in the Upper Rhône. Parcel-based approach with single-vineyard labels such as Les Bessards, Le Clos and Clos Boucher. Specializing in Syrah for Northern Rhône reds; Viognier for Condrieu; and white blends based on Marsanne and Roussanne. Historic house with roots dating back to 1835 and a quality revival beginning in the 1990s. Winemaking and aging aimed at preserving terroir expression.

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Winery history

Founded as a trading business in the 19th century, the house has documented roots dating back to 1835. Throughout the 20th century the family expanded the business and the company adopted the name Delas Frères. More recently it was acquired by the Rouzaud group and underwent a revitalization: in the 1990s technical and agronomic investments were strengthened, the estate progressively expanded its vineyard holdings and, after renovation work and new acquisitions, opened modern winemaking facilities in Tain-l’Hermitage between 2015 and 2019.

Production philosophy

Enhancing the territory and individual parcels, putting people and vineyard management at the center of the work. The estate adopts an "own sourcing" approach and favors winemaking practices that respect the expression of the terroir: parcel-by-parcel vinification, predominant use of destemmed grapes, cold macerations, extended lees contact, and reduced interventions such as fining or filtration on the top cuvées.

Terroir and vineyards

Operates mainly in the Northern Rhône with its own vineyards and single‑parcel wines. The maison also works with parcels and partners to produce typical AOCs such as Condrieu, Côte‑Rôtie and Cornas, and offers Southern Rhône wines through purchases/contracts.

Awards and recognitions

Individual high-end cuvées have received high scores and accolades from critics and specialist publications; the most prestigious bottlings are frequently rated highly in tasting notes.