Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Les Challeys Rouge HensolRuby red in colour with a seductively fruity nose (strawberries, raspberries and blackcurrants) with a hint of wood. On the palate the wine has a full body with firm tannins which are a testament to the Saint Joseph terroir. Founded 160 years ago in the heart of the northern Ctes du Rhne, Delas Freres today crafts world class wines from both northern and southern Rhne. Tending the steep sloping vineyards, which total some 30 hectares of vines, the
fruitiness and mellowness
Juice was pumped to a stainless steel fermenting tank and the wine was chilled and settled overnight
making them richer and more complex
very delicious damson and ripe black cherry
with a strong hint of peat and accented notes of raisins
The palate has ripe black plum and sweet spice characters with notes of toasty oak
Zesty citrus fruit on the finish with lively acidity
The fruit was picked at optimum ripeness and carefully transported to the winery for destemming and chilling
Over twenty or so years the Allasch distillery quietly developed its business
orange blossom and a hint of jasmine on the nose
Fermented with native yeasts
Chardonnay grapes come from various parts of the Binissalem-Mallorca D
