Delas Freres

Hermitage 'Les Bessards' 2012

The Hermitage +Les Bessards+ is named after a sub-region of the Hermitage appellation, where the steeply terraced hillside vineyards have an excellent south western exposure. Those vineyards produce some of the world's most intense, dense wines from the rich Syrah varietal. Delas owns 25 acres in this prized region, which is a large amount by Rhône standards. This cuvée is a vineyard plot selection. The grapes come exclusively from the oldest plot within the renowned area of +Les Bessards+ in the heart of the Hermitage slopes. This wine is only produced during the very best years and the production is deliberately limited to 6,000 bottles per year.