1999 Delas Frères Hermitage Les Bessards Hermitage Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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A super wine that is just starting to deliver on its youthful promise. The silky texture, full body and concentration of ripe, sweet, pure fruits, coupled with complex, earthy aromatics really hits all the right spots. 3,649 Views Tasted Jan 17, 2016Deep ruby in color, the color has not moved much since the day the wine was delivered. Licorice, garrigue, black raspberry, stone, coffee, blackberry and iron create the potent perfume. On the palate, the big, concentrated wine is intense, rich, fresh and filled with sweet, dark, rich, ripe, juicy, dark berries. After 2 hours in the glass, the texture developed voluptuous, silky sensations along with a sense of minerality. The wine improved in the glass throughout the night. This is just starting to drink well. And the best is yet to come. 4,396 Views Tasted May 26, 2012 |
When to Drink Delas Freres Cote Rotie, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Delas Freres Cote Rotie, when young, should be decanted at least 1-3 hours, give or take, allowing the wines to soften and open their perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Delas Freres Cote Rotie is usually better with 5-12 years of cellaring and should be at its best between 10-20 years of age.
Serving Delas Freres Cote Rotie with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Delas Freres Cote Rotie is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Delas Freres Cote Rotie is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Delas Freres Cote Rotie is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.
Condrieu, the white wine of Delas Freres is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.