The 2022 Delas Côte-Rôtie La Landonne is a powerful and deeply structured northern Rhône Syrah sourced from one of the most prestigious vineyard sites in Côte-Rôtie, France. Produced by the historic Delas Frères house, this single-vineyard cuvée comes from the steep schist slopes of La Landonne in the Côte Brune sector, an area renowned for producing concentrated, mineral-driven wines with exceptional ageing potential. Crafted from 100% Syrah, the 2022 vintage combines ripe fruit intensity with freshness and precision. The nose is layered and complex, revealing aromas of blackberry, black cherry and cassis alongside graphite, cracked pepper, smoked meat and violet.
On the palate, it is full-bodied with dense yet refined tannins and vibrant acidity that provide structure and remarkable persistence. Flavours of dark berry fruits, plum skin and black olive unfold alongside savoury notes of liquorice, leather, spice and crushed stone. Careful maturation in French oak casks adds texture and depth without masking the vineyard character. The schist-rich soils and steep terraces of La Landonne contribute notable mineral tension and complexity, while the Syrah grape delivers the classic spice, floral lift and smoky savoury detail associated with Côte-Rôtie. Despite its concentration, the wine remains balanced and focused, finishing long, dry and layered with lingering dark fruit, pepper and mineral nuances.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding Côte-Rôtie for collectors and customers seeking a cellar-worthy northern Rhône Syrah with depth, precision and strong vineyard pedigree. The 2022 vintage already shows impressive concentration and structure while retaining the balance 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.
