Saint Joseph Cru Saint Epine - 2020 - Delas Frères
Alcoholic content: 13.50 %
yr. 2019 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2019 on 01.03.2022 with 93 of 100 points.
"Sourced from a single plot, Sainte-Epine, in the heart of Saint-Joseph, this limited-edition bottling is made only in fine vintages. Reflective of the hot, dry year, it's lavishly rich, bursting with plump blueberry and black-plum flavors accented by peppery spice and purple flowers. Opulent yet freshly balanced, this immediately enjoyable Syrah should drink well through 2035 at least. Anna Lee C. Iijima"
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2017 on 01.03.2021 with 94 of 100 points.
"Shards of char, graphite and pepper shavings lend piquant, smoky edges to blackberry and cassis. A luscious, full-bodied expression of Saint-Joseph, it showcases deep, concentrated black-fruit against firm, bracing tannins and vital acidity. It's a bit tightly wound in youth but should meld gorgeously through 2030 and hold further still. Anna Lee C. Iijima"
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2015 on 01.09.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
"Teer, Blaubeerkompott, sehr dichte Frucht, am Gaumen unmittelbar stoffig, sehr präsent, enorme Verdichtung, hohes Aromenpotenzial, aber alles ohne Massivität, in Spannung und Frische außergewöhnlich, mineralisch unterfüttert, noch verschlossen, hintergründig und mit Zukunft. Aromatischer Reichtum bei höchster Kraft."
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2016 on 01.05.2020 with 92 of 100 points.
"Layers of smoke and char mingle into perfumed rose petal and black cherry in this full-bodied Syrah. Concentrated and ripe with penetrating black-fruit flavors, it feels restrained and tightly wound in its youth. It's best to wait till 2022 but the wine should improve through 2030. Anna Lee C. Iijima"
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2013 on 01.07.2019 with 92 of 100 points.
"Pfeffrig, Menthol, kräuterwürzig, Thymian, feuchter Staub, Milchschokolade, ein sehr komplexes Duftbild. Geschmeidiger Ansatz, mittlere Dichte, mürbes Gerbstoffkorn, eher milde Säure, rund und beinahe feingliedrig in seiner Gaumenstruktur, charaktervoller Wein mit mittlerer bis mittelguter Länge."
yr. 2011 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2011 on 01.08.2014 with 16 of 20 points.
"Noch ausbaugeprägt, mit deutlichen Barrique-Noten; saftig und fleischig im Mund, sattes, fast cremiges Tannin; so gut strukturiert wie gehaltvoll, besitzt Würze und Charakter."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2010 with 89 of 100 points.
"Generous aromas of stewed mixed berry fruit, forest floor, hickory smoke, marzipan and licorice. Herb-tinged black fruit flavors, crushed stone, earthy notes and soft leather. Medium to full bodied with sturdy tannins. Slightly narrow but focused with a moderately long finish."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2010 with 89 of 100 points.
"A bit stern and tannic, but this tightly wound mix of black olives and espresso should come around by 2012 or shortly thereafter. It's chewy in texture, but finishes with decent fruit, so give it the benefit of the doubt."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2005 with 89 of 100 points.
"With fruit coming from the Saint-Epine vineyard, this wine comes from the heart of the Saint-Joseph appellation. There is plenty of rich fruit, generous and packed with black plums and sweet jelly fruits. There is acidity and a streak of spicy wood which provides great balance."
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2004 with 92 of 100 points.
"Bursts with bold pepper and raspberry aromas and flavors, but they're elegant as much as they're potent. Powerful fruit, supple tannins and a long, structured finish make this one of the top Saint-Josephs. Drink now-2015."
yr. 2019 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2019 on 01.10.2021 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2018 on 01.02.2021 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Wine Spectator:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2018 on 01.12.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2017 on 01.02.2020 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2015 on 01.02.2019 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2016 on 01.11.2018 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 La Revue du Vin de France:
16 of 20 Points.
"La Revue du Vin de France" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2018 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2013 La Revue du Vin de France:
16 of 20 Points.
"La Revue du Vin de France" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2017 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2014 Tim Atkin:
93 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2014 on 01.12.2016 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 La Revue du Vin de France:
15 of 20 Points.
"La Revue du Vin de France" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2016 with 15 of 20 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2013 on 01.11.2015 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
96 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2009 on 01.09.2015 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine" from the vintage 2010 on 01.09.2015 with 95 of 100 points.
