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Delas Frères is a French wine négociant and winery founded in 1835, operating primarily in the Rhône Valley. The company produces a portfolio of wines sourced from both northern and southern Rhône appellations, including renowned sites such as Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie. Since 1993, the house has been owned by the Champagne house Louis Roederer. Delas Frères focuses on traditional winemaking techniques to craft Syrah-based reds and Viognier or Marsanne-based whites for Rhône enthusiasts.
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Which Rhône Valley appellations does Delas Frères source wine from?
Delas Frères produces wines from both the northern and southern Rhône. Their most acclaimed bottlings come from northern Rhône crus—Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, and Crozes-Hermitage—while they also produce southern Rhône wines from appellations such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
How long has Delas Frères been operating?
The house was founded in 1835, giving it nearly 190 years of history as a Rhône Valley négociant and winemaker. It has long been based in Tournon-sur-Rhône, on the western bank of the Rhône opposite Hermitage hill.
Who owns Delas Frères today?
Since 1993, Delas Frères has been part of the Champagne Louis Roederer group, which has invested in upgrading the winery's facilities and vineyard management. Under Roederer ownership, Delas has maintained its identity as a specialist Rhône producer rather than being absorbed into a broader portfolio brand.
What is Delas Frères' most prestigious wine?
Their Hermitage 'Les Bessards'—a Syrah from the steep granite slopes of the Les Bessards lieu-dit on Hermitage hill—is widely regarded as their flagship. It is a structured, age-worthy red that consistently draws high critical scores and demonstrates the house's northern Rhône expertise.
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