2009 Delas Freres Cotes du Ventoux

Very deep, dark crimson red colour with dark red hue. The nose displays aromas of dark cherry, spice and dark raspberry, followed by a touch of earth as an end note. Medium weight, the palate is quite spicy with flavours of dark cherry, plum and meaty, earth like characters. Dry finish, with fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of dark cherry, spice and earth.
Cellar 2-3 years (2013-2014)
Alc 14.0%

Other Reviews....
Delas Freres has produced two other outstanding sleepers of the vintage, and both wines dramatically over-deliver for their appellations. The 2009 Cotes du Ventoux (80% Grenache and 20% Syrah) ratchets up the levels of intensity and richness beyond what one can usually find at such an incredibly fair price. Deep ruby/purple, with loads of texture and density, red and black fruits, a salty sea breeze note, and the classic seaweed wrapper found in sushi restaurants (nori) are all present in this generously endowed, corpulent wine.
Drink it over the next 4-5 years.
89 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate