2004 Delas Hermitage RougeMarquise de la Tourette, Rhône,*91-93 Points Online Sh...

Our Sourcing Team has been on a quest: to find some of the best Syrah in the world. Mission accomplished here. The first in a series of Syrah from Hermitage in the Rhone valley of France, this is part of the crème of the crop; cherry-picked from a range of Delas Hermitage labels and vintages. A highly rated wine our Tasting Panel across the board said was “worth the time and money" to seek out, it’s what Insiders wanting the “best” are going to find highly satisfies.The Hermitage appellation is one of the greatest in the northern Rhône. Devoted primarily to the Syrah grape, about 331 acres of vines cover the region's steep slopes with an excellent southwestern exposure. Amidst this special place, Maison Delas Frères has regained all its glory and all the soul that contributed to its historic fame. With a team of highly motivated experts and investments made on the production site in Saint-Jean-de-Muzols near Tournon-sur-Rhône, the winery has seen a renewal, producing quality synonymous with the large trading houses of the Rhone Valley.This is Syrah that speaks to that prominence. A wine rated 91-93 points by Stephen Tanzer; 91 points by Robert Parker and 91 points by Wine Spectator, it comes from 25 acres in Hermitage, (a major block by northern Rhône standards), where a patchwork of small vineyards have been painstakingly cultivated by successive generations of growers over the centuries. Inky violet in color and “explosively rich”, its’ sweet on the palate, with wild, complexity, interest and great concentration. Deep, lush and full-bodied, it’s what Parker called an “undeniable success for the vintage”.A top Rhone production sourced with greatness in mind, it will have your palate saying, “more, please”. Nice to know with 45% Insider savings and discounted shipping on just one bottle, more to enjoy is available (here) at far less than anywhere else. more