The top values from Delas include the 2009 Coteaux de l’Ardeche, a large cuvee loaded with strawberry and black cherry with a touch of herbaceousness and a hint of spice box. This sleeper selection is supple-textured, delicious, round and velvety. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. The brilliant Jacques Granges remains in control of all winemaking at Delas Freres, and he has produced some of his greatest wines in 2009 for the northern cuvees. Moreover, this is a firm that has surged ahead in quality over the last 15 years, and their southern Rhone selections are increasingly impressive, including some excellent bargains.Importer: Maison Marques et Domaines, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 587-2000