Description
The 2006 Delas Frères Côte-Rôtie La Landonne comes from another vintage that showcases the elegant and structured side of Northern Rhône wines. Here's an overview of what to expect from this wine and the vintage:
Vintage Overview:
2006 Rhône Vintage: A year characterized by a relatively warm growing season but with enough balance to maintain acidity and freshness. It followed the more challenging 2005 vintage, offering wines with approachable fruit and slightly less tannic intensity, making them more accessible earlier while still aging gracefully.
Côte-Rôtie in 2006: Wines from this year tend to strike a balance between ripeness and structure, often displaying a harmonious blend of fruit and savory elements with excellent aromatic complexity.
Tasting Profile:
Appearance: Deep ruby with garnet hues, showing some signs of evolution if well-cellared.
Aromas: Black fruits like blackberry and plum, alongside savory notes of smoked meat, bacon fat, cracked black pepper, and hints of violet. With aging, secondary aromas of leather, dried herbs, and forest floor might develop.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied with refined tannins and vibrant acidity. Expect flavors of black cherry, cassis, olive tapenade, and earthy minerality. The wine typically has a long, layered finish with lingering spice and smoky undertones.
Aging Potential: By 2025, this wine is likely at or near its peak, showing a well-integrated profile of fruit, structure, and tertiary flavors.
Food Pairing:
Meat Pairings: Roast duck, braised short ribs, or lamb shank with rosemary and garlic.
Vegetarian Pairings: Mushroom risotto, lentil stew with herbs, or roasted eggplant with harissa.
Cheese Pairing: Semi-hard cheeses like Gruyère or an aged Manchego.
Decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended to allow the wine to breathe and reveal its intricate aromas and flavors. Enjoy this wine now to experience its developed complexity or hold it for another couple of years for additional tertiary evolution.
Condition
Slightly Bin soiled labels