2015 Delas Freres Hermitage les Bessards

Syrah - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 100 JL 99 WA 99 WE 96 JS 94 WS 94
JD 100

jebdunnuck.com, January 2018

The top cuvée from Delas is the 2015 Hermitage Les Bessards, and it's always 100% Syrah from the steep, broken granite soils of the Bessards lieu-dit. Aged 18 months in 30% new barrels, its purple/plum color is followed...
JL 99

TheWineCellarInsider.com, February 2019

Almost opaque in color, the first thing you notice is the minerality, with all those crushed rocks and stones. From there you quickly move to salty, red berries, smoke, herbs and spice. Full bodied and rich, the wine...
WA 99

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2017

99+ With approximately 500 cases produced, the 2015 Hermitage les Bessards is probably among the most available of the vintage's top wines. Jump on it if your means allow, as I suspect this wine will be a candidate for...
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast,

There's a striking balance here calibrating bold, almost muscular ripeness against an invigorating granite edge. This wine is plump and full bodied, full of supple blackberry and plum flavors balanced by pert acidity and...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, September 2017

The granitic Bessards character is strong here with dark slate and dark, lustrous blackberry and plum fruits on the nose. The palate has a swathe of fine, long and powerful, yet velvety, tannins. Oak is nicely integrated...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, February 2019

Polished and pure, with a beam of cassis and cherry preserves streaming through, flanked with floral and iron streaks. Long and refined through the finish, with pretty spice and apple wood details infusing the fruit...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Syrah
Country France
Region Rhone
Sub-region Northern Rhone
Appellation Hermitage
Vintage 2015
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

Founded in 1835 by Charles Audibert and Phillipe Delas, the celebrated Delas Freres winery grows 30 hectares of vines comprising 10 hectares in Hermitage (including the Domaines des Tourettes estate), 2 hectares in Saint-Joseph, and 18 hectares in Crozes-Hermitage.

In addition to the grapes produced by Delas' own wine growing team, Delas' close relationships with like-minded owner-winegrowers ensure that the company is able to source grapes grown on individual parcels, which reflect their own unique terroir.

Exclusively a family-owned operation for over a century, Delas Freres joined forces with Champagne Deutz in 1977. In 1993, Deutz and Delas Freres were approached by the Rouzaud family, majority shareholder in the Roederer Group. They joined the Roederer Group under whose umbrella Delas' philosophy continues to flourish.

The 2015 Delas Freres Hermitage les Bessards is a remarkable red wine that hails from the prestigious Hermitage appellation in the Northern Rhone region of France. Crafted by the esteemed producer Delas Freres, this wine showcases the exceptional quality and character that Hermitage wines are renowned for.

In the glass, the wine displays a deep, garnet red color that is both alluring and enticing. The nose is perfumed with an array of captivating aromas, ranging from concentrated blackcurrants and blackberries to hints of crushed stone that evoke the wine's granitic terroir. These aromas are beautifully intertwined with subtle notes of oak, adding depth and complexity to the bouquet.

On the palate, the 2015 Delas Freres Hermitage les Bessards is a powerhouse of flavor. It is concentrated and rich, with a velvety texture that coats the palate. The wine exudes an incredible intensity of ripe, deep black fruits, creating a multi-layered sensation that is both opulent and fresh. The tannins are present but well-integrated, providing structure and balance to the wine.

Renowned wine critic Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine an impressive 99+ points, acknowledging its exceptional quality and potential for perfection. Jeb Dunnuck, another esteemed critic, gave it a perfect score of 100 points, describing it as a "perfect Hermitage." Wine Spectator also praised this wine, awarding it 94 points and highlighting its polished and pure characteristics.

With an alcohol percentage of 14.5%, the 2015 Delas Freres Hermitage les Bessards is a wine that demands attention and respect. It has an incredible aging potential and will continue to evolve and develop over the next few decades. However, for those fortunate enough to experience it now, it is already a breathtaking and unforgettable wine.

In conclusion, the 2015 Delas Freres Hermitage les Bessards is a true masterpiece. It captures the essence of the Hermitage appellation, showcasing the extraordinary combination of power, elegance, and finesse that defines this region's finest wines. It is a wine that will leave a lasting impression on any wine lover's palate.