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Delas Frères wine dinner
The Royal Oak, Paley Street
Tasted October 10, 2018 by HStaal with 104 views
Introduction
Delas Frères wine dinner with the following wines:
2016 Delas Frères St. Joseph Les Challeys
2015 Delas Frères Crozes-Hermitage Le Clos
2015 Delas Frères Châteauneuf-du-Pape Haute Pierre
2015 Delas Frères Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise La Pastourelle
Flight 1 - Beetroot, Blue Cheese Royale, Savoury Granola and Red Chicory (1 note)
2016 Delas Frères St. Joseph Les Challeys
White
2016 Delas Frères St. Joseph Les Challeys
87 points
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Pale lemon colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of pear, peach, almond with citrus and floral notes; some secondary notes of smoke and spice.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium level of acidity. It has a Medium Level of alcohol (13.00%). It has Medium(+) body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of pear, peach, almond with citrus and floral notes; some secondary notes of smoke and spice. The finish is Medium.
Conclusion: It is a Good quality wine. Drink Now; Not intended for extended ageing.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of pear, peach, almond with citrus and floral notes; some secondary notes of smoke and spice.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium level of acidity. It has a Medium Level of alcohol (13.00%). It has Medium(+) body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of pear, peach, almond with citrus and floral notes; some secondary notes of smoke and spice. The finish is Medium.
Conclusion: It is a Good quality wine. Drink Now; Not intended for extended ageing.
Flight 2 - Creedy Carver Duck Breast, Leg Confit, Artichoke and Peach (2 notes)
2015 Delas Frères Crozes-Hermitage Le Clos
2015 Delas Frères Châteauneuf-du-Pape Haute Pierre
Red
2015 Delas Frères Crozes-Hermitage Le Clos
90 points
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium/Deep ruby colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, liquorice; secondary aromas of toast, smoke and tertiary aromas of leather and game.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has Medium(+)/High tannins and a Medium Level of alcohol (13.00%). It has Medium(+)/Full body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, liquorice; secondary flavours of toast, smoke and tertiary flavours of leather and game. . The finish is Medium(+)
Overall: Good concentration and length. Good degree of complexity but still too young and tannic. Needs more time.
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but really a bit too young - would benefit from further ageing.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, liquorice; secondary aromas of toast, smoke and tertiary aromas of leather and game.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has Medium(+)/High tannins and a Medium Level of alcohol (13.00%). It has Medium(+)/Full body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, liquorice; secondary flavours of toast, smoke and tertiary flavours of leather and game. . The finish is Medium(+)
Overall: Good concentration and length. Good degree of complexity but still too young and tannic. Needs more time.
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but really a bit too young - would benefit from further ageing.
Red
2015 Delas Frères Châteauneuf-du-Pape Haute Pierre
90 points
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium ruby/garnet colour
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of cranberry, red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, black cherry, black/white pepper, some liquorice; secondary aromas of vanilla, cloves and smoke and some tertiary meaty notes.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium(+) soft tannins and a Medium(+) Level of alcohol (14.00%). It has a Medium(+) body and has Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of cranberry, red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, black cherry, black/white pepper, some liquorice; secondary flavours of vanilla, cloves and smoke and some tertiary meaty notes. The finish is Medium(+)
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of cranberry, red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, black cherry, black/white pepper, some liquorice; secondary aromas of vanilla, cloves and smoke and some tertiary meaty notes.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium(+) soft tannins and a Medium(+) Level of alcohol (14.00%). It has a Medium(+) body and has Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of cranberry, red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, black cherry, black/white pepper, some liquorice; secondary flavours of vanilla, cloves and smoke and some tertiary meaty notes. The finish is Medium(+)
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing
Flight 3 - Chestnut Crémeux and Sablé Breton with Mandarin Sorbet (1 note)
2015 Delas Frères Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise La Pastourelle
White - Fortified
2015 Delas Frères Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise La Pastourelle
87 points
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Pale lemon colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Youthful, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of grape, peach, pear and very floral notes
Palate: The wine is Sweet in the mouth with a Low level of acidity. It has a Low level of alcohol for a fortified wine (15.00%). It has Medium body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of grape, peach, pear, some melon and very floral notes . The finish is Medium. It has quite floral notes.
Conclusion: It is a Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing
Nose: The nose is Clean and Youthful, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of grape, peach, pear and very floral notes
Palate: The wine is Sweet in the mouth with a Low level of acidity. It has a Low level of alcohol for a fortified wine (15.00%). It has Medium body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of grape, peach, pear, some melon and very floral notes . The finish is Medium. It has quite floral notes.
Conclusion: It is a Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing