Delas Saint-Esprit Cote du Rhone 2009, France (90 WA)

Winemaker's notes:
The "Cuvée Saint-Esprit" shows the strength and pepper taste typical of the Syrah grape. The color is deep garnet red and has intense red berry aromas. It is an exceptional full-bodied wine with fine tannins.

Rarely is there a wine value as unique as this. The Delas family of wines has vastly improved under the guidance of Jacques Grange, and the investment this company has made shows in this value priced Cotes du Rhone. This is a wine to stock heavily in your cellar, or to put on your gift list for the holiday season, as it is a unique combination of a wine that is affordable enough to drink everyday, yet will age for five-plus years. Notes from Robert Parker follow:

Pricing

• $11.19 each by the Single bottle = $11.19 Qty: add to cart
• $9.67 each by the Half Case = $58.00 Qty: add to cart
• $9.67 each by the Full case = $116.00 Qty: add to cart