Delas Freres Les Launes Crozes-Hermitage Millton La Cote

Delas Freres Les Launes Crozes-Hermitage Millton La CoteThe wine has a deep garnet red colour. It is fruity on the nose with strong aromas of cassis, plums and a touch of violets. The tannic structure is ample and well rounded, which assures good aging potential. 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 team adapt their

The alcoholic fermentation is carried out at low temperature (16°C) and lasts between 2 and 3 weeks

Malolactic fermentation took place naturally in October

The best description for the weather is ‘extreme’ for 2009

Pinot Noir

in order to handle the fact that the grapes hit the peak of maturity in mid-September

The wine was then held in bottle for a further 8 months before release

our style has become archetypal of Australian Rosé

Supple attack

The vineyard site is reasonably level

Goes well with marinated meat

This is complemented by some secondary characters from the natural yeast ferments and some barrel aging

The wine is aged for up to 20 months in barrels with 40% new wood