Domaine Delhome is a family winery located in Larnage and is producing wine in the area since the 1900's, run by Gerard Delhome since 1993, joined by his son Romain in 2018. Together, they create the winemaking cellar in 2019 and converted the estate in organic viticulture : the 10 hectares are split between 20 parcels on the North part of the appellation, between 120 and 330 meters altitude.
Presentation
Presentation
At the estate, father and son prefer to make quality wines rather than quantity.
Respect for the environment is a prerequisite for the optimal expression of the terroir and the production of unique AOC Crozes-Hermitage wines, and the two men are committed to preserving the surrounding ecosystem.
Respect for the environment is a prerequisite for the optimal expression of the terroir and the production of unique AOC Crozes-Hermitage wines, and the two men are committed to preserving the surrounding ecosystem.
Terroir
From a granite hill, sheltered from the Northern winds and exposed South in Larnage, North of the appellation.
In the vineyard
40 years-old vines.
Winemaking
Handpicked and sorted in the parcel.
Reception of the grapes and vatting by gravity, grapes destemmed, fermentation in truncated shape stainless steel tanks.
Maceration of 20-25 days, with 75% aged in oak barrel and 25% aged in stainless steel tanks for 10 months.
Reception of the grapes and vatting by gravity, grapes destemmed, fermentation in truncated shape stainless steel tanks.
Maceration of 20-25 days, with 75% aged in oak barrel and 25% aged in stainless steel tanks for 10 months.
Ageing
Aged 75% in barrels and 25% in stainless steel vats for 10 months.
Varietal
Syrah : 100%
Specifications
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Black fruit nose, with violet and spices aromas. Fresh and onctuous palate, red fruits, soft and elegant tannins, long finish.
Food pairings
A wine with a rich nose with beautiful notes of black fruits mixed with notes of violet and spices. A fresh, unctuous and balanced mouth with marked red fruits. Soft and elegant tannins with a beautiful length.
