The 2013 Delas Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Magnum (1500ml) is a mature and highly structured 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, an area renowned for producing deeply concentrated and long-lived Syrah. The cooler and more classical 2013 vintage delivered freshness, tension and aromatic precision, while the magnum format has allowed the wine to mature slowly and evenly over time. The nose is complex and layered, revealing aromas of blackberry, black olive and cassis alongside violet, cracked pepper, smoked meat and graphite-like mineral notes.
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 cherry unfold alongside savoury notes of liquorice, leather, spice and subtle earthy complexity developed through extended bottle ageing. The schist-rich soils of La Landonne contribute notable mineral tension and depth, while careful oak maturation adds texture without overwhelming the wine’s vineyard expression. The magnum format enhances freshness and longevity, allowing the wine to retain remarkable precision while gradually developing additional tertiary complexity. 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 structure, complexity and exceptional ageing pedigree. The 2013 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.
