{"title":"Louis Roederer - Domaines Ott - Delas Freres - Pebble Beach Food \u0026 Wine Festival","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"delas-freres-chateauneuf-du-pape-haute-pierre-2020-northern-rhone-france","title":"Delas Freres Chateauneuf du Pape Haute Pierre 2020 (Southern Rhone, France) - [WE 93] [JS 93] [DM 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vintagenotes expandablenote\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"trigger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note expanding\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown primarily for their wines from the northern Rhône, the second generation of the Delas and Audibert families set their sights south on the iconic Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The Haute Pierre blend is the result of a longstanding relationship between Delas Frères and a small group of historic partner growers who consistently deliver harvests that conform with the Maison's ethos and exacting standards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated between Avignon and Orange, wines from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation are among the most prestigious of the southern Rhône. These blended wines are made from grapes grown in the region's hills with very stony soil of varying depth. The soil is comprised of red sandy clay and quartz stones. The climate is the driest area of the Côtes du Rhône where the “Mistral” wind is predominant. The large round stones on the soil, act as a “storage heater,” soaking up the sun's heat during the day, then releasing it during the night. The Delas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge is a negociant wine made of grapes from growers with whom the winery has worked for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vintagenotes expandablenote\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"trigger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note expanding\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest, the grapes are crushed, destemmed and fermented in open cement tanks for ten days. Maceration lasts eight to ten days to obtain a high extraction of flavors and carbolic acid. After de-vatting and pressing, malolactic fermentation takes place in vats. The wine is drawn off under aeration, to enable natural stabilization to take place. It then goes into 60 hectoliter oak tuns for a period of 8 to 14 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vintagenotes expandablenote\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"trigger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note expanding\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is a deep garnet red. The nose of the “Haute Pierre” has strong spicy aromas that reveal a rich, powerful body that is delicate, yet has a tightly-knit tanninc framework. On the palate, the wine is rich and unctuous, revealing intense licorice-like flavors. It can easily be kept 10 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e90% Grenache, 10% Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRed clay and quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":51837377544557,"sku":"","price":59.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/chateauneuf-du-pape-haute-pierre-bottleshot-6864-1733420239.png?v=1746675922"},{"product_id":"louis-roederer-collection-245-brut-nv-champagne-france-we-94-twi-94-jd-93-js-93","title":"Louis Roederer \"Collection 245\" Brut NV (Champagne, France) - [WE 94] [TWI 94] [JD 93] [JS 93] [WS 92] [WA 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollection is based on a selection of plots located in the heart of the Champagne region that are suited to its identity and where the emphasis is on sustainable growing practices. True to its roots and terroirs, Roederer's historical origins are reflected in the blend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/3 \"La Rivière\" | Vallée de la Marne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/3 \"La Montagne\" | Montagne de Reims\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/3 \"La Côte\" | Côte des Blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection 245 represents the Champagne House's 245th blend since its foundation. It is based on the finest wines from the 2020 harvest (55%) and complemented by 35% of the Perpetual Reserve (2012-2019) and 10% of oak-aged reserve wines sourced from young Cristal vines (2012-2019). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22% of the wines undergo malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 41% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 24% Meunier\u003cbr\u003eDosage: 7 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Roederer’s specialty multi-vintage house blend is the annual Collection creation, and this year’s Collection 245 is a finely woven, mineral-laced beauty. Composed of 41% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, and 24% Pinot Meunier, the backbone (55%) is from the 2020 harvest, while 35% comes from a Perpetual Reserve of 2012-2019 vintages, and 10% is Reserve Wines aged in oak (2010, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019). The dosage is just 7 grams per liter. Notes of citron blossom, lemon tart, and lime leaves slowly emerge from the glass, leading to hints of raising bread dough, fresh ginger, and sea spray, with a touch of coriander seed. The light-bodied, very dry, beautifully poised palate is elegantly crafted with intense citrus and mineral layers and a lively yet well-knit backbone, finishing long and chalky. I love the restraint here—unmistakably Roederer.\" - LPB (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the 245th blend of Roederer's non-vintage Champagne. It is a fine wine, highlighting the blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, bringing in reserve wines to give richness and balance. It is fresh, beginning to show signs of maturity, with an apple aroma and a ripe palate. Drink now.\" - Roger Voss (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Restrained green apple, lemon bush and lime, plus light brioche and chalk. Medium to full body with fine, nicely persistent bubbles and good substance on the mid-palate. Almost biting yet polished at the end, with long, refreshing acidity. Lacks a bit of complexity at the moment, but fresh. Best from 2025.\" (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Part of a new collection that’s just reaching the market now, the NV Champagne Collection 245 is based on the 2020 vintage. (The trilogy of vintages in the collection are from the early ripening 2018, which is lighter and fruitier, the 2019, which is richer and more powerful, and the 2020, which is somewhere in between the other two.) The blend of the 245 is 41% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, and the rest Meunier. It has a reflective straw hue and offers notes of fresh almond, bread dough, and fresh flowers. Medium-bodied on the palate, with a fruity nature, it’s crunchy and fresh in the glass, with a lovely chalky texture, good refinement, a note of fresh nectarine, and a clean finish. Dry, but with a delicate rounded feel and some depth throughout, it opens to show more of its salinity and the delicate reductive smoke that frames the wine with oyster shell-like umami character. It’s approachable now but will age with ease.\" - Audrey Frick (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A mineral-driven version, with an airy, chalky-textured mousse. Deftly integrates hints of smoke and oyster shell with flavors of yellow plum, Gala apple, honeysuckle and salted almond. Refined and persistent on the finish. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier. Drink now.\" - Alison Napjus (Nov 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The NV Collection 245 is another stellar Champagne from Roederer. Apricot, white flowers, spice, white pepper and tangerine oil all open in the glass. This is a more open-knit style from Roederer. The blend is 41% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 24% Meunier based in 2020, but with 35% reserve wines from a perpetual reserve of previous editions and 10% reserve wines in oak, meaning the base vintage is not particularly evident. Dosage is 7 grams per liter, but it feels a bit higher than that.\" - Antonio Galloni (Mar 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Based on the 2020 vintage, Louis Roederer’s NV Brut Collection 245 is stylistically somewhat comparable to the two previous editions, which were based on the 2018 and 2019 vintages. Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon explains that the personality of the wine will change depending on the base year. By identifying the wine with a number, they do not intend to produce the same profile year in and year out, but rather, they will embrace the singularity of each vintage, accepting the different personalities of the base year. It is complemented by a perpetual reserve initiated in 2012, which is stored in large tanks without lees; the reserve provides balance to the warm years like this, as the perpetual component did not go through malolactic fermentation. While a considerable portion of the fruit comes from Louis Roederer's own estates, for this bottling, the blend incorporates purchased fruit as well, particularly Pinot Meunier, which they do not own. Including approximately 43% Chardonnay, the new Brut Collection offers notes of pear, peach and candied orange zest. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, textural and fleshy, laden with vibrant acidity and concluding with a nicely defined, delicately saline finish, even with 7.5 grams per liter dosage.\" - Kristaps Karklins (Apr 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":51926539960685,"sku":"631997 (6PK)","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/roederercollection245.png?v=1765939419"},{"product_id":"delas-freres-hermitage-les-bessard-2022-rhone-france-vm-95","title":"Delas Freres Hermitage Les Bessards 2022 (Northern Rhone, France) - [JS 97] [VM 95] [WS 95] [WA 95]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftCol\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mCSB_8\" class=\"mCustomScrollBox mCS-light mCSB_vertical mCSB_outside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mCSB_8_container\" class=\"mCSB_container\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mCSB_container\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt covers three communes in the Drôme, Tain-l'Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Larnage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mCSB_container\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mCSB_container\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emade up of granite arenas covered with mica schists and gneiss, but also beaches of round alluvial pebbles (this diversity explains the presence of places in the appellation: Bessards, Greffieux, Méal, Roucoule, Beaumes, etc.).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mCSB_container\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mCSB_container\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSheltered from the north wind, most of the hillsides face south. Good sunshine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArea in production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e134 ha; annual production: 3,635 hl; maximum authorized yield: 40 hl\/ha.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mCSB_container\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mCSB_container\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyrah (authorized addition of 15% Marsanne and Roussanne).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shareCntr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shareCntr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shareCntr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe soils are a combination of granite with alluvial quaternary delta deposits and Pliocene marl. This diversity explains the numerous names given to the various vineyard plots within the appellation: Bessards, Greffieux, Méal, Roucoule, Beaumes, etc. The vineyards are south-facing and protected from the north winds. The slopes are well exposed to the sun. Harvesting for “Les Bessards” is entirely manual and occurs when the grapes show optimum ripeness. Fermentation takes place in traditional, open-topped concrete tanks after two days of pre-fermentary skin contact at cool temperatures. Fermenting continues at controlled temperatures of 82°F to 86°F. Daily cap punching and pumping over are carried out for about 10 days, with a total maceration period of up to 20 days. Maturation lasts between 12 and 14 months in oak barrels, which are new or have already held one wine. These are regularly racked in order to provide the tannins with enough oxygen for an optimum maturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shareCntr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"What a stunning nose this great Hermitage has. A cornucopia of wild berries and herbs with notes of licorice, smoke and black pepper. Enormously deep with a very complex, spicy character on the compact, full-bodied palate. Then the extremely long finish astonishes you with its great finesse. I could study all the nuances for hours, and the wine is just beginning a very long life. Matured in 100% in Burgundian oak barrels, of which a quarter were new. Best from 2027.\" - James Suckling (Apr 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe enticing 2022 Hermitage Les Bessards has vivid notes of orange rind, black cherry, cedar, raspberry compote, dried herbs and iodine arising from the glass. Spicy and complex, the full-bodied 2022 lands on the palate with remarkable intensity, sporting spot-on balance and outstanding length. At a mere 13.37% alcohol, this is by no means a bulldozer, focusing on athleticism and finesse. (Drink between 2027-2040)\" - Nicolas Greinacher (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Large in scale, with a fresh burst of blackberry fruit, melted licorice and chalky mineral notes edged in mesquite ash. Maintains elegance, with lavender and bitter cherry pit high tones, all wrapped around a spine of graphite. Inviting at first, this soon reveals muscular tannins that need more time to unfurl. Earthy, smoky, singed incense underpinnings mark the powerful and focused close. Best from 2026 through 2038. 600 cases made, 60 cases imported.\" - Kristen Bieler (Dec 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points -  Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"This cuvée, as always, shines brilliantly at this address. The 2022 Hermitage Les Bessards releases aromas of licorice, spices, dark berries, cassis and mulberries. It boasts a full-bodied, dense and layered palate with a concentrated, fleshy fruit core, followed by filigreed and velvety tannins, leading to a pure, delicate, mineral and prolonged finish. The grapes were entirely destemmed, and the wine matured in barrels, 20% of which were new. This vintage of Les Bessards is shaping into a stunning bottle, exemplifying controlled power and a racy character.\" - Yohan Castaing (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":51928509940077,"sku":"","price":279.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/delas-freres-hermitage-les-bessards-bottle-shot-3979-1603732127.png?v=1746659714"},{"product_id":"delas-freres-crozes-hermitage-domaine-des-grands-chemins-2022-rhone-france","title":"Delas Freres Crozes-Hermitage \"Domaine des Grands Chemins\" 2022 (Rhone, France) - [JS 93] [JD 92]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe celebrated Delas Frères wine company was founded back in 1835. Since 1996, the spirit and soul that contributed to its reputation for high quality wines have been restored.\u003cbr\u003eThe company's new management has made important investments in the Saint-Jean-de-Muzols production site near Tournon-sur-Rhône.\u003cbr\u003eIts highly-motivated team is proud to play its part in the revival of the quality of this venerable Rhône Valley wine company. A specially designed vat-house for the vinification of red wines, as well as a full restructuring of the ageing cellars, are among the new quality measures at Delas, all aimed at perpetuating and enhancing the expression of the Terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOverview\u003cbr\u003eThe Crozes-Hermitage \"Domaine des Grands Chemins\" is made from a blend of grapes that come exclusively from the Domaine des Grands Chemins, owned by Delas Frères. All the vineyard plots lie on benches known as \"Le Chassis,\" formed at the junction between the rivers Isère and Rhône. The Crozes-Hermitage vineyards are the largest of the northern Rhône appellations. In the northern part, the soils are formed by the granite slopes that run on from those of Hermitage. In the south, soils are alluvial, stemming from glacier and river beds, with benches made up of rolled stones and silt from the Rhône river. Syrah is the main varietal grown, with Marsanne or Roussanne making up no more than 15 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes are hand-picked, plot by plot, at maximum levels of ripeness. Winemaking is traditional, with fermentation in open concrete tanks, following a cold-soaking. Daily cap-punching and pumping over provides extraction. The maceration phase lasts between 10 and 12 days. Maturing is conducted over a 14-month period, partly in tanks and partly in small Burgundian barrels that have already held one or two wines. Regular rackings introduce the necessary quantity of oxygen to round out the tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe color is deep, with a garnet hue deepened by purple tinges. The nose shows seductive whiffs of crushed black fruit—dark cherries, blackberries and blackcurrants — that evolve in the glass to reveal slightly smoky and licorice notes, typical of \"Le Chassis”. The texture is tannic but intense, pulpy, almost silky. This truly balanced wine expresses a nice complexity, generous and true to the genuine terroir of the Domaine des Grands Chemins. The wine's structure, along with its aromatic persistence, gives it a great potential for laying down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs well with red meat, feathered game and lamb in pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Very fresh nose of dark fresh plum and summer flower aromas. Medium-bodied and well structured, with fine tannins carrying the long, lively and stony finish. From 20 hectares of estate vineyards, mostly planted in the early 1980s. A pure syrah matured 50% in stainless steel and 50% in Burgundian barrels, of which a quarter were new. Drinkable from release, but better from 2026.\" - JS (April 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"From select parcels throughout the appellation, the 2022 Crozes-Hermitage Vignes des Grands Chemins brings another level of concentration and richness. Black and blue fruits, game, spice, and floral nuances all define this ripe, sun-kissed, medium to full-bodied Crozes. It's beautifully balanced, has fine yet present tannins, and a great finish. It will keep for 10-12 years. Drink 2025-2037.\u0026lt;!--more--\u0026gt;Founded in 1835, Delas Frères is unquestionably one of the historic houses of the Northern Rhône and remains a major presence today, with 30 hectares of estate vineyards spread across Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, and Saint Joseph. The estate owns 10 hectares on the Hermitage hill, 18 hectares in Crozes-Hermitage, and 2 hectares in Saint Joseph. In Hermitage, Delas produces two flagship reds: Les Bessards, sourced exclusively from the granite soils of the Bessards lieu-dit, and Domaine des Tourettes, which is a blend of parcels including L'Hermite and Les Grandes Vignes. In addition, they created a new cuvée in 2015, Ligne de Crête Les Grandes Vignes, which comes from a specific selection of vines in the Grandes Vignes lieu-dit and is only produced in top vintages. The white Domaine des Tourettes Blanc comes primarily from Marsanne from the southern portion of Bessards and Les Grandes Vignes, which is unique as this is largely Syrah territory. In Côte Rôtie, La Landonne comes from what is unquestionably one of the greatest vineyards and is from very old vines, while Seigneur de Maugiron is a blend from both the Côte Blonde and Côte Brune sections of the appellation. The Sainte-Épine cuvée in Saint Joseph comes from vines just north of Tournon and is released only in top vintages. In 2020, Delas completed a new gravity-fed winery in Tain-l'Hermitage designed by architect Carl Fredrik Svenstedt. Since 1997, winemaker Jacques Grange has overseen production. A graduate of the University of Dijon and formerly with Michel Chapoutier, Grange has played a key role in elevating quality at Delas, and they're certainly firing on all cylinders today. 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This cuvée is a blend of grapes coming from the Côte Brune and the Côte Blonde vineyards. It is said that during the Middle Ages, \"The Seigneur de Maugiron\" gave a hillside to each of his two daughters — one was brunette and the other blonde—thus, were born the names of “Côte Brune” and “Côte Blonde.” Wines from the Côte Blonde tend to be more delicate and lighter in character than the fuller wines of the Côte Brune. Together they make a wine of style and substance. The steep, terraced hillsides along the river produce wines that are among the biggest reds of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vintagenotes expandablenote\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"trigger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note expanding\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the northern part of the vineyard, the Côte Brune consists of extremely steep, terraced slopes of ferruginous mica schists which are covered with schist sand (arzel).The Côte Blonde has a varied geology with gneiss and granite predominating at the most southern side of the appellation. The climate is tempered continental with dry, hot summers and regular rainfall during other seasons. The grapes for the “Seigneur de Maugiron” cuvée are picked by hand, plot by plot, at peak maturity. Fermentation takes place in traditional open-topped concrete tanks, following two days of pre-fermentary cold maceration. The maceration process continues under controlled temperatures of 82°F to 86°F. Daily cap pushing down and pumping over are carried out for about 10 days with total vatting time of up to 20 days. The wine is aged for 14 to 16 months, in new or one year old oak casks. The barrels are topped up regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vintagenotes expandablenote\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"trigger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note expanding\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is deep crimson. The powerful yet subtle nose of Côte-Rôtie \"Seigneur de Maugiron\" has blackcurrant, red currant, licorice and smoky aromas, underscored with light woody notes. The palate shows a tightly knit tannic framework. The wine is well-balanced with a silky texture. It unites fine concentration with great delicacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vintagenotes expandablenote\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep nose of elderberries, wild blackberries, allspice and orange peel. Very powerful thanks to the abundant healthy tannins that feel finer the farther back the wine flows over your palate. Full-bodied, but with an excellent freshness, the tannins building to an imposing crescendo at the plush finish. Mainly from the Cote Brune section of this appellation. A pure syrah matured exclusively in Burgundian oak barrels, of which almost a third were new. Best from 2027.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense and sleek, with power behind the bitter cherry, dusty earth, black pepper, anise and singed bacon fat flavors, grounded by a solid spine of graphite and mineral energy. Cedar toast and wood spice details chime in, but not too assertively. Power builds for the savory, mouthwatering, sanguine finish, which stretches out. Drink now through 2033. 800 cases made, 50 cases imported. (12\/24)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2022 Cote Rotie Seigneur de Maugiron, entirely destemmed and matured for 16 months in barrel (25% new), presents an oaky, smoky bouquet with notes of wild dark berries, cedar and gentian. Medium to full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it's firm and framed by structured tannins, culminating in a long, spicy and oaky finish. While well crafted, the oak influence overshadows the wine’s full expression. 2024-2034.\" (2\/13\/25)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The refined 2022 Côte-Rôtie Seigneur de Maugiron easily outperforms the 2021 I tasted last year. Swirling the glass unlocks finely delineated black cherry, red plum, pencil shaving and violet aromas. Framed by ripe tannins, the medium-bodied 2022 smoothly glides across the palate and checks out with elegance on the defined finish. 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They are also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone of the only French champagne producers to own nearly 75% of the grapes in the most desirable vineyards in the Champagne. The property is located on 450 acres in the finest villages of Montagne de Reims, Cotes des Blancs, and Valle de la Marne. Each region is selected to produce Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with the elegance needed for perfectly balanced champagne. The Louis Roederer vineyards rate an average 98% based on France's statutory 100-point classification scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Vintage:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e2017 was a year of living dangerously! An exceptionally warm and dry winter and spring, but the latter brought severe frosts from 17 to 29 April, setting the sorry record for 12 nights of frost. These were followed by a dull, wet and not particularly hot summer, which ended in an almost tropical (hot and humid) spell at the end of August. This sudden change led to a significant increase in grey rot on the ripening Pinot noir and Meunier grapes.  The harvest was fast-paced and completed very quickly demanding very precise and methodical selection work of an unprecedented level even for Roederer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLovely pink hue with light copper tints. Steady flow of fine bubbles. An immediate bouquet of forest fruit (wild strawberries and raspberries) and citrus  (blood orange) with some zesty and powdery petal-like notes (rose-flavored macaroons). Upon aeration, the citrus fruit gives way to iodized and chocolate nuances with a few spicy and resinous (cedar) overtones. The palate is caressingly soft, delicious, delicate and elegant. We have the sensation of a silky texture that softly evaporates to give way to a cloud of delicate and slightly spicy perfumes. The fruit is concentrated and almost liqueur-like on the mid-palate where it is energized by the fresh and iodized flavors. 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In this process, some Chardonnay juices are added to the Pinot noir maceration, to ferment together and achieve the perfect integration of the two grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Vineyards in Cumières, facing the Marne Valley, are the source of this ripe, full and balanced Champagne. The fruit of one year, with an aroma of roses and a rich, vibrant palate, the wine is opulent and full.\" - Roger Voss (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2017 Champagne Vintage Rose is co-fermented from a blend made at harvest time. It pours a pristine bright salmon color and shimmers in the glass, offering notes of peaches, fresh berries, white pepper, and Mirabel. The palate has surprisingly good tension and lovely focus. A superb and more gastronomic wine, it has a hint of warmth, but it is more the spice that comes through. Drink 2025-2045.\" - Audrey Frick (Dec 2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a layered and complex rosé showing aromas ranging from strawberries, apricot pits and pink grapefruits to nutmeg, pastries and rust. It’s firm, focused and minerally with a tight mousse and a long, taut finish. Drink or hold.\" (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There's a succulent quality to the nectarine, white cherry and melon fruit flavors on display in this elegant rosé, though a firm spine of well-meshed acidity provides fine definition. Plush and creamy in texture, with a minerally underpinning of chalk and smoke, backed by pleasing hints of pink grapefruit pith, pickled ginger and toast that linger on the finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Drink now through 2034. 780 cases imported.\" - Alison Napjus (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From the challenging 2017 vintage, a growing season plagued by severe spring frosts, a lackluster summer, and bouts of botrytis in the run-up to harvest, somehow comes the bright, breezy breath of fresh air! The 2017 Rosé Vintage is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from Roederer’s la Rivière estate. It reveals a very subtle salmon-pink color. Delicate scents of fresh raspberries, wild strawberries, and McIntosh apples languorously drift from the glass, followed by chalk dust and rose bud tea suggestions. The palate is understated and elegantly styled with a zippy line of freshness and tiny, persistent bubbles supporting the red berry and chalky layers, finishing with a quietly intense floral perfume. 29% was aged in oak, 24% went through malo-lactic, and it has 8 grams per liter of dosage, making for a very dry expression with great tension and finesse.\" - LPB (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Incorporating “the survivors of 2017,” as Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon notes, Roederer’s 2017 Brut Vintage Rosé is a fine effort in a year that was particularly challenging for red grapes, which were pressured by gray rot come harvest time. Heavily based on Pinot Noir, with fruit carefully selected during picking in Cumières, complemented by Chardonnay sourced from Chouilly, it offers a bouquet of strawberries, candied orange zest and spices. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, textural and ample, with a delicate infusion of Pinot Noir phenolics, vibrant acidity and a sapid finish. 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Today, the wineries are owned and managed by Champagne Louis Roederer, producing some of the world's most prestigious wines. These wines are made at three distinctively different estates: Chateau Romassan (Bandol), Clos Mireille and Chateau de Selle (both Cotes de Provence).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChateau Romassan is located in the Bandol appellation and lies at the foot of the village of Le Castellet. The soil is poor, composed of limestone, sandstone, and marine upper cretaceous marls. The Bandol appellation is known for its terraced landscapes built from the hard stone with vines, which are planted into vast terraces with varying exposures. The sea air from the bay of Bandol compensates for the terroir's acidity and low rainfall. The winery is located on 148 acres, which are fully devoted to wine production. Cultivation methods are traditional and the soil is mechanically tilled and young shoots are trained with the greatest care to the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55% Mourvèdre, 30% Cinsault, 15% Grenache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Faint stone fruit aromas are overtaken by the robust mineral notes on the nose of this rosé. The palate is savory with great structure and mouthwatering acidity. Definitely pair with scallops.\" — Cody Wexler\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e92+ Points - Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2023 Rosé Château Romassan captivates with a bouquet that mixes savory and sweet, as nuances of D'Anjou pear and lime zest combine with spring flowers, ginger and green melon. This is vividly fruit-focused within, with cooling acidity and silken textures, coming across as lifted and refined yet also potent. Its minerality shines through the finish, crisp, nearly crunchy and long with a spicy tinge that pinches at the palate. Complexity and shear depth make the Chateau Romassan impossible to ignore.\" - Eric Guido (May 2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reminder of Bandol's superiority when it comes to rosé. 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