DELAS, Sainte Epine St Joseph, 6x75cl

🍷 Delas – Sainte-Épine, Saint-Joseph
Country: France | Region: Northern Rhône
Appellation: Saint-Joseph AOC | Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
Style: Still Red Wine | Winemaking: Hand-harvested grapes, fermented in open vats with gentle extraction, followed by ageing in French oak barrels (a portion new) to enhance structure and depth
Farming: Sourced from old vines grown on steep granite slopes in the heart of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols—cultivated sustainably to capture the intensity and finesse of the terroir

🌟 A northern Rhône Syrah of rare elegance—intense, aromatic, and impeccably defined.

👁 In the Glass:
Deep garnet with violet reflections—dense and alluring.

👃 On the Nose:
Aromatic and refined. Crushed blackberries and dark cherries mingle with notes of black pepper, violets, graphite, and smoked meat. A touch of olive tapenade and spice adds a savoury complexity.

👅 On the Palate:
Sleek and structured. Concentrated dark fruit is lifted by fresh acidity and framed by fine, silky tannins. There’s a mineral core and subtle oak nuance that lead into a long, layered, and beautifully balanced finish.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Ideal with roast lamb, duck breast, beef daube, or wild mushroom dishes. A natural match for chargrilled meats and aged cheeses like Comté or Tomme de Savoie.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Impressive now with decanting, but will reward cellaring over the next 8–12 years as the tannins soften and the aromatics evolve.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Sainte-Épine is Saint-Joseph at its most expressive—Syrah with both power and poise. Delas crafts a wine that channels the granite soils and dramatic slopes of its origin into a bottle of pure northern Rhône brilliance.