{"product_id":"delas-freres-hermitage-les-bessards-2018","title":"Delas Fréres Hermitage Les Bessards 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelas Frères Hermitage Les Bessards 2018 is a distinguished Northern Rhône wine from one of the appellation’s most celebrated hillside sites. Sourced from the iconic Les Bessards lieu-dit, it reflects the power, structure, and longevity for which Hermitage is renowned, while showcasing the refined, mineral character that makes Syrah from this slope so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it typically shows a deep, dark ruby hue, hinting at its concentration and youthful intensity. The nose is layered and expressive, with aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, violets, crushed stone, pepper, and subtle notes of smoked meat and spice.\n\nOn the palate, it is structured and focused, combining ripe dark fruit with savory complexity, firm tannins, and a long, mineral-driven finish. The Hermitage slope lends impressive depth and balance, while the 2018 vintage suggests both richness and freshness. This is a wine built for aging and should develop beautifully over many years, gaining complexity with time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Bessards is one of the most prized sites on the Hermitage hill, known for its steep granite-based soils that contribute power, grip, and aromatic precision. The vineyard’s exposure and rocky terroir create low yields and intensely concentrated fruit, often harvested by hand due to the demanding slope. Delas Frères typically vinifies with a careful, parcel-driven approach to preserve site character, followed by maturation in oak to integrate structure and enhance complexity without overpowering the wine’s natural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, venison, braised short ribs, or game birds such as duck and pigeon. It also works well with earthy mushroom dishes, truffle risotto, and aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if opened young to allow the aromas and tannins to open up fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelas Frères is a historic Rhône producer with roots dating back to the 19th century and a long-standing reputation for crafting expressive wines that reflect the character of the region’s great terroirs. Based in the Northern Rhône, the house is especially respected for its work with Syrah and for its precise, site-driven interpretations of appellations such as Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie. Today, Delas Frères is recognized for combining tradition with careful modern winemaking, earning a strong place among the region’s notable producers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Delas Frères","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122395586802,"sku":"FW-137","price":268.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/DelasFreresHermitageLesBessards2018.png?v=1777475847","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/delas-freres-hermitage-les-bessards-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}