Delas Cotes Du Rhone Espirit

Description

Climate Mediterranean with a prevailing Mistral wind. This harsh wind – both necessary and beneficial to the vines’ development – is caused by the difference between the Southern and Northern Rhone’s atmospheric pressures. Highly seasonal rainfall, hot temperatures and abundant sunshine are also the characteristic of this region.Characteristic Average production 500,000 bottles 75 cl. per year. Syrah majority and Grenache.Winemaking The entire crop is destemmed. Fermentation and maceration take place in closed vats for approximately 15 days. Daily pumping over ensures the proper extraction. Fermentation temperature is controlled, and kept at between 82F and 86F 28C and 30C. After devatting, pressing and racking, malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats.Maturing The wines are kept in vats to preserve fruit aromas. They are racked regularly in order to allow their components to stabilise naturally. The Saint Esprit cuvee is bottled after 8 months of ageing.Tasting Notes Its deep colour has a dark, plum-like hue. The nose is classically Syrah, with berry fruit, violet, liquorice. It has a full, rounded palate with delicate tannins, making it unique in the Cotes-du-Rhone category.Food and Wine Pairing Provencale style cuisine, stuffed tomatoes and aubergines, mixed grills and barbecues. – Delas Freres