Delas Freres
Chateauneuf du Pape Haute Pierre Rouge 2022
| Denomination | AOC Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Rhone Valley (France) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah |
| Aging | In 60-hectolitre oak barrels for 8-14 months. |
- AOC Origin: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France
- Grape variety and alcohol content: 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah; 15% vol; 0.75 L bottle
- Vinification: 10 days in cement, 8–10 days maceration; aged in oak for 8–14 months
- Sensory profile: intense garnet red, spicy aromas, persistent liquorice finish
- Awards: 93 points James Suckling for the 2022 vintage
Description
What kind of wine it is
Haute Pierre by Delas Frères is a still red wine with the Châteauneuf-du-Pape designation that embodies the authentic character of the Rhône Valley. This blend of Grenache and Syrah, vinified in concrete and aged in oak barrels, reveals itself in the glass with a deep garnet red colour, heralding an aromatic profile defined by intense spicy notes. On the palate, it expresses a rich and powerful body, supported by a fine and well-structured tannic framework. The tasting experience concludes with a long persistence, giving way to an enveloping liquorice finish that defines its personality.
Where it comes from
Châteauneuf-du-Pape originates from a territory with a unique geological profile, located in the renowned Rhône Valley. The vines sink their roots into very stony soils, composed mainly of large quartz stones mixed with red sandy clay of alluvial origin. The dry Mediterranean climate, swept by the Mistral wind and characterised by abundant sunshine, shapes the growth of the grapes. The rounded pebbles in the soil absorb heat during the day and gradually release it during the cool nights, ensuring optimal ripening that gives the wine a vigorous and concentrated expression.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with destemming and crushing of the grapes, followed by fermentation in concrete vats lasting about ten days. A subsequent maceration phase is essential for optimal extraction of colour and structural elements. After racking and malolactic fermentation, the wine is naturally stabilised and transferred for maturation. Aging in oak barrels, which lasts between eight and fourteen months, perfectly integrates the spicy sensations. This technical process refines the silky tannic texture, ensuring harmonious balance.
History and Curiosities
Haute Pierre celebrates the prestige of Delas Frères, a historic Rhône winery founded in 1835. Here, the vines grow bathed in sunlight and caressed by the Mistral, sinking their roots into soils composed of large quartz stones, red clay and sand. This exceptional terroir gives the wine a vigorous and memorable character. The 2022 vintage of this renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape, awarded 93 points by James Suckling, proves to be a precious label for collectors, embodying the most authentic and powerful wine expression of the Rhône.
Awards
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2022
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
89/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1835
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The latter has allowed a real rebirth of the maison, paying great attention to work in the vineyard and investing in cutting-edge technology and equipment in the winery, combining tradition and innovation to bring the Delas Frères brand back to its former glory. Read more
| Name | Delas Freres Chateauneuf du Pape Haute Pierre Rouge 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Châteauneuf du Pape AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Vendor | Delas Freres |
| Story | History and Curiosities Haute Pierre celebrates the prestige of Delas Frères, a historic Rhône winery founded in 1835. Here, the vines grow bathed in sunlight and caressed by the Mistral, sinking their roots into soils composed of large quartz stones, red clay and sand. This exceptional terroir gives the wine a vigorous and memorable character. The 2022 vintage of this renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape, awarded 93 points by James Suckling, proves to be a precious label for collectors, embodying the most authentic and powerful wine expression of the Rhône. |
| Origin | Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Valle del Rodano, Francia |
| Climate | Very dry Mediterranean climate, dominated by the Mistral wind, with abundant sunshine |
| Soil composition | Stony soil of variable depth, consisting mainly of large quartz stones with red clay and sand. |
| Fermentation | Approximately 10 days |
| Production technique | Destemming and crushing; alcoholic fermentation in cement tanks for about 10 days; maceration for 8–10 days; complete malolactic fermentation; ageing in 60-hectolitre oak barrels for 8–14 months |
| Wine making | After destemming and crushing, alcoholic fermentation takes place in cement vats for about 10 days with maceration lasting 8–10 days; malolactic fermentation is completed; ageing in 60-hectolitre oak barrels for 8–14 months. |
| Aging | In 60-hectolitre oak barrels for 8 4 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |