Brooke Delmas Robertson’s operational, hands-on, leadership in the rows of SJR Vineyard, and in the cellar, are showcased in the Rhône Red Blend of the B | D | R.
Beyond Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah; SJR Vineyard will be planting new clones of head-trained Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault on rootstock in 2025. In addition to this, more Viognier and new varietals: Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc will add to a future B | D | R White Rhône Blend.
B | D | R is the ultimate expression of SJR Vineyard - all varieties in one wine - truly representing this singular place in a given year.
EXCLUSIVE COOPERAGE
Beginning with the 2024 vintage, Delmas will dedicate exclusively designed demi-muid, 600 Liter barrels to our aging program; providing additional complexity given a specific mix of great French forests from the center of France and Vosges, with specific grain selections and two different toasts incorporated in each barrel. Thick staves’ steady temperature control, furthering the aging process.
2022 B | D | R
The 2022 B | D | R is deep garnet in color... delivering aromatic exclamations of dark kirsch, blackberry, hoisin sauce, black truffle and salami; with cedar and chanterelle mushroom notes. The palate highlights luxardo cherry, milk chocolate, and raspberry coulee, floating on a bed of kelpy salinity. Silky tannins, with black truffle, charcuterie and orange peel lead to an extraordinarily long finish.
57% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 2% Cinsault, 1% Viognier
