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2007 Delas Frères "Haute Pierre" Châteauneuf-du-Pape

SKU #1046726 92-94 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark The 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. It reveals a deep ruby/purple color in addition to a gorgeous nose of black fruits, spring flowers, licorice, incense, lavender, and grilled Provencal herbs. Dense, full-bodied, flamboyant, and chewy, with that terrific freshness and purity that characterize this great vintage in the south, it should drink well for 12-15+ years. (RP) Inner quote mark (10/2008)

93 points Jeb Dunnuck

Outer quote mark Aged in neutral oak casks for 14 months, the 2007 Delas Frères Châteauneuf-du-Pape Haute Pierre is a beauty. Inky in color, with thrilling notes of roasted herbs, licorice, meat juice, and smoked black fruits, it boasts a seamless palate that is medium to full-bodied, beautifully integrated, and shows surprising freshness and polish, as well as noteworthy purity of fruit. This takes the better part of the evening to show at its best, so if drinking anytime soon, give it an hour in a decanter. It should continue to shine for 12-15 years. Inner quote mark (3/2012)

91 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Very friendly fig, boysenberry and blackberry fruit is woven with violet, anise and fruitcake notes that extend through the long, well-rounded finish. (JM) Inner quote mark (9/2009)

K&L Notes

Beginning in the late 1990s Delas Frères undertook a renaissance in wine. Their objective: to produce stunning terroir driven wines with exceptional quality-to-price ratio. Under new leadership and ambitious investments in the winery, they are succeeding admirably. With the 2007 Haute Pierre, winemaker Jacques Grange and his team have once again produced a Rhône wine with an amazing price quality ratio. Recommended pairings include beef daube a la Provencale, lamb stew or sirloin steak slathered with anchovy butter. 15% abv

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2007 Delas Frères "Haute Pierre" Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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RP: 92 - 94

JD: 93

WS: 91

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Varietal:

Rhone Blends

Country:

France

- When it comes to wine, France stands alone. No other country can beat it in terms of quality and diversity. And while many of its Region, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne most obviously, produce wine as rare, as sought-after and nearly as expensive as gold, there are just as many obscurities and values to be had from little known appellations throughout the country. To learn everything there is to know about French wine would take a lifetime. To understand and appreciate French wine, one only has to begin tasting them.

Sub-Region:

Rhone

- Legendary wine-producing region in southeast France. Stereotypically speaking, Rhone wines are high in alcohol, and the majority produced is red. The northern Rhone is best known for outstanding 100% Syrah wines from areas such as Cote Rotie and Hermitage, as well as for fabulous white wines from Condrieu (where Viognier is king). In the southern Rhone, look for spicy, full-bodied wines that are blends of Grenache, Syrah, and other varietals coming from appellations such as Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, or Rasteau. Wines labeled as Cote du Rhone or Cotes du Rhone Village (a cut above generic Cotes du Rhone) are frequently found here in the US because they often represent some of the best values on the market.

Specific Appellation:

Chateauneuf du Pape

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