Handford Wines

The firm of Delas has undergone a rennaisance in recent years producing some of the finest wines in the Rhone valley. Ever since Jacques Grange, a Burgundian who worked with Michel Chapoutier before joining Delas. The wine making at this estate has undergone a radical change with the bottling of top cuvees without fining or filtration, the utilisation of more new oak and 100% destemming of fruit as examples of the many changes. " The basic cuvees are more fruit driven, softer and ready to drink; the mid level cuvees are excellent, sometimes superb, and the top cuvees a knockout." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 2001.

The Wine

Amazing how times change. Now you have a top Northern Rhone producer making magic in the lesser know region of Tricastin. A super silky soft offering that has plenty of the trade mark Delas elegance and finesse but with plenty of Southern ripeness, depth and concentration. Wonderful wine at a wonderful price. Top bottle for posh BBQs this summer.

Single Bottle: £7.99

In a case of 12: £7.59