Delas : Seigneur de Maugiron 2017

The concentration and balance of a Côte Rôtie red wine signed Delas

The property

Founded in 1835, the Delas Frères House is a reference among the wines of the Northern Rhône Valley. If its purchase by the Deutz Champagne House in 1977 marks the beginning of a new era, the development of the house internationally will continue thanks to its acquisition in 1993 by the Rouzaud family, majority shareholder of the Louis Roederer group.

The vineyard

The Delas Frères House oversees a vineyard spread over three exceptional appellations of the Rhône Valley: Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage and Saint-Joseph. In order to magnify the expression of each of these terroirs, the vinification as well as the aging are carried out on a parcel basis.

The wine

This Seigneur de Maugiron 2017 from Delas is made from vineyards located on the Côte Brune and the Côte Blonde. In the Middle Ages, the Seigneur de Maugiron shared his Côte-Rôtie vineyard between his two daughters, one brunette and the other blonde. This is where the names "Côte Brune" and "Côte Blonde" come from.

Vinification and aging

The grapes are harvested manually at full maturity and on a parcel basis. Two days of cold pre-fermentation maceration precede traditional vinification in open concrete vats. Alcoholic fermentation accompanied by punch-downs and pump-overs. Maceration for about 20 days. The aging of 14 to 16 months is carried out in barrels (50% new, 50% one year old) regularly racked.

Blend

100% syrah.

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Seigneur de Maugiron 2017 from Delas

Tasting

Color
The color is of an intense dark purple.

Nose
Powerful and fine, the nose reveals fragrances of blackcurrant, redcurrant and licorice to subtle woody notes.

Palate
Concentrated and of beautiful finesse, the palate seduces with its tight tannins, its balance and its silky touch.

Food and wine pairing

The Seigneur de Maugiron from Delas ideally accompanies meats, beef roasts, water game, truffles or even spicy stews.

Service

For optimal tasting, open the bottle 1 to 3 hours before tasting. It is recommended to decant the wine if the cellar aging time is more than 5 years.