2019 Delas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge Haute Pierre

Brand	Delas Freres
Region	Chateauneuf du Pape
Varietal	Grenache Syrah
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	15.0%
Vintage	2019
Country	France

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, meaning "The Pope's new castle," is steeped in history and charm, offering wines with a heavenly touch. Its vineyards are picturesque, scattered with large sun-soaked boulders that impart warmth to the vines, enriching their flavours. This appellation allows for a blend of 13 grape varieties, both white and red, creating wines of remarkable complexity. Their blend focuses on Grenache and Syrah, fermented together to enhance richness and depth. After 20 days on skins, the wine is pressed and aged in barrels, resulting in a wine that beautifully balances tradition and innovation, promising a truly memorable experience.

the nose exudes baked black cherries, strawberries and raspberries with forest floor notes, spice, red liquorice, and sandalwood.

surprisingly for a Grenache dominant wine, the tannins are strongly present giving structure, power, and excitement to the wine. The tannins are finely chiselled, harnessing the richly coated fruit, where red berry flavours are intertwined with spice and a savoury complexity. Compelling on every level. This has fruit weight and structure to last, 10years+ in a temperature-controlled cellar. If you can resist that is…Serve with your favourite roast red meat. For optimal drinking pleasure the recommended serving temperature is 16-18 degrees.