The 2014 Delas Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Magnum (1500ml) is a mature northern Rhône Syrah sourced from the prestigious La Landonne vineyard in Côte-Rôtie, France. Produced by the historic Delas Frères house, this single-vineyard cuvée comes from steep schist-rich slopes in the Côte Brune sector, a site renowned for producing structured and long-lived Syrah with notable mineral character. The cooler and more restrained 2014 vintage delivered freshness, aromatic precision and firm structure, while the magnum format has allowed the wine to mature gradually and evenly over time. The nose is layered and evolving, revealing aromas of blackberry, black cherry and cassis alongside violet, cracked pepper, smoked meat and graphite-like mineral notes.
On the palate, it is full-bodied with refined tannins and vibrant acidity that provide balance, tension and persistence. Flavours of dark berry fruits, plum skin and black olive unfold alongside savoury notes of liquorice, leather, spice and subtle earthy complexity developed through bottle maturation. The schist-rich soils of La Landonne contribute notable mineral precision and depth, while careful oak ageing adds texture without overshadowing the vineyard expression. The magnum format preserves freshness and enhances the wine’s slow evolution, allowing additional tertiary complexity to emerge while maintaining structure and detail. The finish is long, dry and savoury with lingering dark fruit, pepper and mineral nuances.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding large-format Côte-Rôtie for collectors and customers seeking a mature northern Rhône Syrah with depth, structure and strong ageing pedigree. The 2014 vintage is entering an excellent drinking window now while continuing to evolve gracefully over the next 10–15 years in magnum format. Best served slightly below room temperature with roast lamb, venison, slow-cooked beef, game dishes or aged hard cheeses.
