Delas Freres, Saint Esprit
Cotes-du-Rhone “Saint Esprit” Rouge
“Delas Freres has produced two other outstanding sleepers of the vintage, and both wines dramatically over-deliver for their appellations. The brilliant 2009 Cotes du Rhone St. Esprit is the best Cotes du Rhone I have ever tasted from Delas. Seventy percent Syrah 20% Grenache and the rest Carignan and Mourvedre, this wine comes primarily from the Cotes du Rhone village of Cairanne. The wine has great fruit and a sweet raspberry and black cherry nose with some herbs, licorice, and pepper. Aged all in tank, the wine is medium to full-bodied and possesses sweet tannin as well as a long finish.”
Wine Advocate – Robert Parker – October 2010