2005 Delas Frères Hermitage Les Bessards
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By Josh Raynolds
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January/February 2007, IWC Issue #130, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jon Rimmerman
(Bessards DELAS Hermitage) Hermitage - 2005 Delas Dear Friends, This week's Friday Special consists of one winery - Delas-Freres. Since last summer, I've received a large number of requests for the 2005s from Delas but have had a very difficult time sourcing them. I've finally come up with a parcel that has exemplary provenance - how about directly from the source? If you are into Hermitage (and based on the number of inquires we've already had), I ask that you respond at your earliest convenience to give Niki a fair chance to allocate. Nothing brings out our customer base like top Northern Rhone Syrah so take note... 2005 Delas-Freres Crozes-Hermitage "Les Clos" This wine has been like pulling teeth to find but we have a small amount - only a few dozen cases were exported to the US (although, if you look around, you can find magnums of this in Europe for about the same price as this?). If you think Crozes-Hermitage doesn't age, this wine should live well past its 20th birthday - it offers terrific potential in a supremely feminine style but is also quite good right now. As much as I don't want to give you the retailer gab...hurry on this one - 150 bottles for the entire US: 2005 Delas-Freres Hermitage "Marquis de la Tourette" This wine evaporated from the US market in a flash - probably more for it's potential than its current state. It has simply incredible levels of extract and tannin and may last for 30-50 years if properly stored. A Syrah lovers masculine cellar candidate - reminds me of old style 1960s Hermitage. Would be a good choice for a 2005 birthday and it's one of the lower priced top-tier Hermitage on the market: 2005 Delas-Freres Hermitage "Les Bessards" Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Rhone7520 Rhone7530 Rhone7540
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2005
- TypeRed
- ProducerDelas Frères
- VarietySyrah
- Designationn/a
- VineyardLes Bessards
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionNorthern Rhône
- AppellationHermitage
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- UPC/EAN Code3359950181664, 3359950308641
2/21/2024 - pbaek wrote:
From MG. Dark, cool, blue-fruited. The oak is fully integrated. Great structure, balance, perhaps a bit more Syrah than Hermitage, which may be sorted out with more bottle age. Appears very young, wait 3-5 years for next hit. With Niels and the Heegaard gang.
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2/21/2024 - beatles wrote: 95 Points
MG. Grand vin. Full bodied, complete, charcoal here, black olives, tar, bacon, intense fruit. Well made, but not polished.
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11/4/2023 - Nutty08 wrote: 91 Points
Similar to last year--just didn't click. Showed some heat on the nose and was otherwise rather shy. Palate was quite concentrated, dry, and a but extracted and closed. An elegant olive and pepper notes comes out on the finish with is quite lengthy and pleasing. Maybe not the style for me--but might be on the upswing. Give it some more time.
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10/14/2023 - jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Similar to prior note after double decanting for 2 hrs; outstanding, drink or hold
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9/12/2023 - Axone Does not like this wine: 90 Points
Vin correct qui ne s'est jamais révélé.
Des notes variétales peu marquées, pas de prise de volume à l'aération, même après 2 jours.
Bof.
Largement surpassé en dégustation par Sotanum 99 des Vins de Vienne et Saint-Joseph 2011 de Bernard Faurie.
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