Delas Frères

Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage Syrah

9.054 ratings
9.114 pro ratings
Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Matt

Great value. Polished, more elegantly-styled CH, clear fruit nuanced by N. Rhône character. Showing well at 8 years. Mulberry and plum, tobacco, sweet meat, pepper, forest floor, licorice. A salty/savory point to its meatiness, almost sweaty. Like the focus the bottle age has brought, tannins are fine, its mineral character is showing through.

Great value. Polished, more elegantly-styled CH, clear fruit nuanced by N. Rhône character. Showing well at 8 years. Mulberry and plum, tobacco, sweet meat, pepper, forest floor, licorice. A salty/savory point to its meatiness, almost sweaty. Like the focus the bottle age has brought, tannins are fine, its mineral character is showing through.

Oct 2nd, 2018
Jordan Wardlaw

Very serious Crozes sporting intense smoky bacon and sausage right up front. There’s almost a pepperoni type note to this wine- intensely meaty, smoky and savory. Violets showing up on the nose with air. Juicy blackberry on the entry and finishing with freshly cracked black pepper. For me this is what Crozes Hermitage can and should be in terms of quality. Perhaps too sweaty and savory for most, but a serious wine that is drinking great now and will do so for another 5-7 years.

Very serious Crozes sporting intense smoky bacon and sausage right up front. There’s almost a pepperoni type note to this wine- intensely meaty, smoky and savory. Violets showing up on the nose with air. Juicy blackberry on the entry and finishing with freshly cracked black pepper. For me this is what Crozes Hermitage can and should be in terms of quality. Perhaps too sweaty and savory for most, but a serious wine that is drinking great now and will do so for another 5-7 years.

1 person found it helpfulJun 8th, 2018
Adam Jesberger

Called this blind including producer, i love Delas

Called this blind including producer, i love Delas

Apr 25th, 2015
Christanna Honer

Called it a "pepper-bomb." Like, if someone were grinding a pepper mill into your nose. Blue/purple fruit is subtle, acidity lacking. Revisited next day--totally oxidized and falling apart. Usually enjoy this producer...don't really understand C-H.

Called it a "pepper-bomb." Like, if someone were grinding a pepper mill into your nose. Blue/purple fruit is subtle, acidity lacking. Revisited next day--totally oxidized and falling apart. Usually enjoy this producer...don't really understand C-H.

Apr 23rd, 2015
Peter Alig

Wine Educator Robert Mondavi Winery, Von Holt Wines

9.0

Beautiful C-H. More peppery than meaty. Pretty underlying blue fruits. Wish this could be my house red.

Beautiful C-H. More peppery than meaty. Pretty underlying blue fruits. Wish this could be my house red.

Dec 24th, 2014
Alexis Davis Iaconis

Hospitality Director Copain Wines

8.4

Great and affordable for Northern Rhone

Great and affordable for Northern Rhone

Nov 1st, 2014
James Schwartz

Too young right now but absolutely delicious none the less.

Too young right now but absolutely delicious none the less.

Sep 22nd, 2014
Lily Davis

French Wine Specialist at Ottorink Weinbar

9.8

Super late n SEXY

Super late n SEXY

Jun 12th, 2014
Matt Young

A little tight at first, but opened up after decanting. Has the nose of ripe fruits and then finishes with a little bit of old world funk. Very nice wine.

A little tight at first, but opened up after decanting. Has the nose of ripe fruits and then finishes with a little bit of old world funk. Very nice wine.

Sep 8th, 2017
John Chawluk

Reliable excellent Rhône Syrah. Paired especially well with delicious ribeye (also smoked duck bacon campanelle). Fun meal with Sophie, Hannah, and Andrea!

Reliable excellent Rhône Syrah. Paired especially well with delicious ribeye (also smoked duck bacon campanelle). Fun meal with Sophie, Hannah, and Andrea!

Nov 13th, 2022