Crozes-Hermitage D. des Grands Chemins MAGNUM - 2016 - 1,50 lt. - Delas Frères
Alcoholic content: 13.00 %
yr. 2019 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2019 on 01.03.2022 with 91 of 100 points.
"Licks of char and mesquite lend a spicy, rugged countenance to flavors of black-cherry cola and cassis in this wine. Matured 14 months in a combination of stainless steel and seasoned Burgundy barrels, it's a fleshy, rounded Syrah kissed with vanilla and silky, easy tannins. Immediately enjoyable, the wine will maintain peak through 2027. Anna Lee C. Iijima"
yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2018 on 01.05.2021 with 92 of 100 points.
"Piercing flavors of cassis and blueberry are edged by granite, sweet spice and smoke in this full-bodied Syrah. Matured 14 months in a combination of tank and used Burgundian barrels, it's weighty and substantial on the palate yet vibrantly balanced and mineral too. The finish lingers on fine-grained, delicately gripping tannins. At peak now-2028. Anna Lee C. Iijima"
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2017 on 01.07.2020 with 91 of 100 points.
"Initial notes of smoke, char and dried herb in this wine ease into ripe black cherry and plum after some aeration. Full bodied and richly concentrated, the palate offers fresh, primary black-fruit flavors edged by nuances of charcuterie and thyme. It's an approachably fruity but elegant Syrah, elevated by its savory backbone. Anna Lee C. Iijima"
yr. 2016 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2016 on 01.08.2019 with 16 of 20 points.
"Würzige Nase des Weins im Umbruch; gut gebaut, kompakt, mit herbem, körnigem Tannin bei guter Länge, würziger Ausklang; in zwei Jahren perfekt zu Wildgerichten der klassischen Küche."
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2016 on 01.07.2019 with 94 of 100 points.
"Succulent aromas of ripe black cherry and blueberry are juxtaposed by savory notes of granite, sage and thyme in this beautifully perfumed Syrah. It's intensely luscious in fruit character for Crozes-Hermitage but maintains layers of brambly, herbal edges and fine, firm tannins that the appellation is known for. Ready now it should improve through 2027. Anna Lee C. Iijima"
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2015 on 01.09.2018 with 93 of 100 points.
"Savory tones of forest floor and dried herb accent ripe but restrained black-plum and cherry flavors in this full-bodied Syrah. It's a concentrated, muscular wine with brisk acidity and firm, upright tannins. Quite taut now it should meld elegantly by 2020 and continue to improve through 2030. Anna Lee C. Iijima"
yr. 2011 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2011 on 01.08.2014 with 16 of 20 points.
"Fruchtig-würzige Kräuter-Aromatik, eleganter Bau, frisches Tannin; stimmiger, ausgewogener Wein."
yr. 2009 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2009 on 01.05.2013 with 16 of 20 points.
"Mittleres bis dunkles Rubin. Zunächst etwas reduktives Bouquet von süssen konzentrierten Beeren, Zwiebeln in Balsamessig, schwarzem Pfeffer und frischem Vinschgauer Brot. Am Gaumen geschmeidig-dicht, frisch und elegant, mit konzentrierter, auch hier um mehr Flaschenreife (oder Luft) bittender Frucht, vitale Säure, straffes, noch leicht trockenes Tannin."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2010 with 86 of 100 points.
"A little green at all check points, with aromas of olive, cabbage and green tobacco. It's a touch ashy in terms of flavors, with a round mouthfeel that one reviewer called "gras," as in fat, and another labeled "flat and jammy." Savory and earthy, but a bit challenged."
yr. 2006 Gilbert & Gaillard:
89 of 100 Points.
"Gilbert & Gaillard" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2006 on 01.12.2008 with 89 of 100 points.
"Deep and dense colour. Classic nose of very ripe black fruits, underlined by syrah's inimitable spicy touch. The tannins are crunchy, with the same tasty flavour dominated by pepper. Great bottle."
yr. 2019 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
94 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2019 with 94 of 100 points.
"Inky dark purple core and hue. Intense and pure with crushed stone, pepper, raw meat and inky dark fruit. Concentrated and muscular with layers of blackberry, cassis, pepper, some oak appearing on the palate, well balanced with a fresh acidity underneath, perfectly ripe tannin and a very long vigorous finish."
yr. 2017 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
93 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2017 with 93 of 100 points.
"Inky dark purple colour and hue. Youthful aromas of violet, pepper, clove, meaty notes and ripe blackberry with mild oak underneath. The palate combines dense and muscular dark fruit flavours with a vivid acidity, plenty of fine grained tannins, cocoa, dry spices and raw meat notes. Dense and long finish."
yr. 2018 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
93 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2018 with 93 of 100 points.
"Inky dark purple colour. Smoky and flinty with some leather, tobacco, wild berries and dried herbs. The palate has an excellent grip with a youthful texture, peppery dark fruit, some meaty and roasted notes, a hint of oak and a long, muscular and spicy finish."
yr. 2015 VertdeVin:
92 - 93 of 100 Points.
"VertdeVin" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2015 with 92 - 93 of 100 points.
"The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers elegance. It reveals notes of black cherry, cassis and small notes of red berries associated with small touches of camphor, violet, Sichuan pepper as well as discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a fine unctuosity, a good structure, suavity, a fine acid frame, gourmandise, finesse as well as a crunchy / juicy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of Bigarreau cherry, ripe / juicy redcurrants and small notes of blackberry, raspberry associated with slight hints of plum as well as small hints of cocoa, of grilled oak and discreet hints of garrigue (in the background). Tannins are a bit firm and very slightly dry. (2020+)"
yr. 2015 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
91 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2015 with 91 of 100 points.
"Dark purple colour. Youthful and a bit closed nose with spicy pepper notes, a hint of raw meat, dark berries and gentle oak, needs some time to open though. The palate has a dense structure, ripe and dark fruit with peppery and spicy notes, and a long and layered finish. Plenty of stuffing here, still just young and unresolved needing time on the cellar or long time in the decanter."
yr. 2014 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
87 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2014 with 87 of 100 points.
"Dark ruby colour with a purple core. The nose offers red and dark berries with some garrigue and smoked paprika. The palate has medium weight, young tannin, a fresh acidity with juicy red fruit, some spicy garrigue notes and a medium to long finish."
yr. 2018 La Revue du Vin de France:
14 of 20 Points.
"La Revue du Vin de France" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2018 on 01.01.2022 with 14 of 20 points.
yr. 2019 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2019 on 01.12.2021 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2018 on 01.02.2021 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 La Revue du Vin de France:
14 of 20 Points.
"La Revue du Vin de France" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2021 with 14 of 20 points.
yr. 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards:
89 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2020 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 La Revue du Vin de France:
15 of 20 Points.
"La Revue du Vin de France" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2016 on 01.01.2020 with 15 of 20 points.
yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage" from the vintage 2017 on 01.11.2019 with 91 of 100 points.
