The 2019 Delas Côte-Rôtie La Landonne is a powerful and age-worthy northern Rhône Syrah from one of the most prestigious vineyard sites in Côte-Rôtie, France. Produced by the historic Delas Frères house, this single-vineyard cuvée is sourced from the steep schist slopes of La Landonne, a site renowned for producing deeply structured and intensely mineral wines. The 2019 vintage delivered concentration, freshness and excellent tannin maturity, resulting in a wine that combines richness with precision and long-term cellaring potential. The nose is layered and complex, revealing aromas of blackberry, black cherry and cassis alongside violet, smoked meat, cracked pepper and subtle graphite-like minerality.
On the palate, it is full-bodied with firm yet refined tannins and vibrant acidity that provide structure, balance and persistence. Flavours of dark berry fruits, plum skin and black olive unfold alongside savoury notes of liquorice, spice, cured meat and gentle smoky oak influence developed through careful maturation. The steep hillside terroir and schist-rich soils contribute notable mineral tension and aromatic detail, while the Syrah grape delivers classic northern Rhône spice and depth. Despite its concentration, the wine remains focused and controlled, leading into a long, dry finish with lingering dark fruit, pepper and earthy mineral complexity.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding Côte-Rôtie for collectors and customers seeking a structured and cellar-worthy northern Rhône Syrah with depth, precision and strong vineyard pedigree. The 2019 vintage already shows impressive balance while retaining the capacity to evolve gracefully over the next 15–20 years. Best served slightly below room temperature with roast lamb, venison, slow-cooked beef, game dishes or aged hard cheeses.
