Hermitage Les Bessards 1997 - Delas
Hermitage - Delas Frères
94/100 – Robert Parker
Wine Advocate – Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr.
The 1997 Hermitage Les Bessards by Delas Frères is a spectacular cuvée from the legendary terroir of Les Bessards, considered the finest in the Hermitage region. The estate owns 8 hectares of land, nestled in the heart of the hillside.
This wine is distinguished by its black color with purple highlights and a very intense nose, blending crème de cassis, mineral notes, spicy oak, and floral accents. On the palate, this is a massive and powerful Hermitage, with a smooth attack due to its natural concentration, its high glycerol and dry extract content, rather than sugar.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 94/100 |
| Recoverable VAT | No |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 1997 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Hermitage |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Slightly stained |
| Region | Rhône |
| Areas of Rhône | Delas Frères |
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Dry white
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Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
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Dry White
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Dry white
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