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.
Location
Terre blanche de Larnage
Terroir
From clay and kaolin, emblematic white soil of Larnage.
In the vineyard
70 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.
Reception of the grapes and vatting by gravity, grapes destemmed, fermentation in truncated shape stainless steel tanks.
Ageing
Aged 100% in oak barrels for 12 months (15% new oak)
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
Enjoy all year long, 5 to 10 years
Tasting
Beautiful purple color, very deep and intense.
The nose is very rich, with notes of spices, pepper and clove, mixed with black fruits at first nose. Notes of plum and cherry when aerated. The mouth is rich, concentrated, the tannins are
coated, elegant. Long and rich finish.
The nose is very rich, with notes of spices, pepper and clove, mixed with black fruits at first nose. Notes of plum and cherry when aerated. The mouth is rich, concentrated, the tannins are
coated, elegant. Long and rich finish.
Food pairings
Red meat, rabbit, game, cheese.
