Unlike most producers in Hermitage, who craft their white wines on the claylimestone soils of the eastern slope, Delas Frères has made the bold choice to establish its white cuvée on the western side of the hill, on granitic terroirs traditionally reserved for Syrah. The cuvée conveys the full verticality of Hermitage through the singular blend of two of the hill’s finest granitic terroirs: Les Bessards and Ligne de Crête. The former brings structure and volume, while the latter contributes fruit and acidity. It reveals the natural freshness and complexity of these terroirs by highlighting the aromatic bitters inherent to Marsanne.

The grapes are harvested at full maturity and kept in whole clusters. Pressing is carried out in an open cage, with rigorous control of oxidation phenomena upstream to preserve the aromatic integrity of the must. After a light settling, the musts ferment at low temperature in oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is partially completed depending on the balance of the vintage. A passage in stainless steel tanks takes place both before and after ageing. The wine is aged in barrels for around 10 months, then in stainless steel vats for 2 months before bottling, with the aim of preserving the wine's natural freshness and avoiding any saturation of its expression.

Pale yellow with green tints. The hue is bright with good density. On the nose the wine shows floral notes, underpinned by candied citrus fruit fragrances. These are complimented by fine oaky notes, such as vanilla and toasted brioche. Its powerful character shows on the palate. Concentrated and opulent, with a perfectly balanced structure, this Hermitage has beautiful freshness and a good mineral character, giving it great aromatic length.

Despite a rather rainy end to 2022, the beginning of 2023 was exceptionally dry in the northern part of the region until the first half of spring. The second half of spring was very wet, with the absence of the mistral from late April onward, though fortunately there were some fine days around flowering.

This wine pairs well with lightly seared white fish, chicken in cream sauce, saffron risotto, and soft cheeses.