2009 Delas Freres Haute Pierre Chateauneuf du Pape

Very deep dark crimson red colour with crimson red hue. The nose displays perfumed scents of dark raspberry and dark cherry followed by a hint of incense and spice. Medium weight the palate delivers quite full and rich flavours of dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry with some meaty overtones and a spicy back palate. Fine grained, slightly dryish tannins. Good depth with long aftertaste of spicy dark raspberry and dried meat.
Cellar 4-5 years (2015-2016).
Alc 15.0%

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An up-and-coming wine from Delas is their 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Haute Pierre. Aged in barriques, it is a blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache, which is a little unusual for a Chateauneuf du Pape blend. However, the percentage of Syrah was jacked up to give the wine more texture and richness in a year where the Grenache could occasionally be troublesome. Deep ruby/purple, with oodles of cassis and blackberry as well as some lavender and other floral notes, the wine is full-bodied, opulent, and best drunk over the next 7-8 years.
90-92 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate