The 2009 Vacqueyras Eternite is dominated by Grenache with Syrah and Mourvedre added in. It exhibits the blackest color of any of these cuvees and clearly shows a more modern style with some new oak in evidence. Espresso roast, white chocolate and toast notes emerge along with dense kirsch and black currant fruit intermixed with hints of licorice, loamy soil and Provencal herbs. This deep, full-bodied, opulent, concentrated, impressively rich, textured, full-throttle Vacqueyras should drink well for 7-8 years. (Not yet released) This is a well-run large cooperative in Vacqueyras that admirably displays the talent involved. I tasted a dozen separate cuvees from this operation and six of them were potentially outstanding. Most of the others were competent, correct wines. This huge cooperative controls over 1,100 acres in Vacqueyras, and the wines are realistically priced for such high quality. The following six wines should change the mind of anyone with an anti-cooperative prejudice. Importers: Fruit of the Vines, Long Island City, NY; tel. (718) 392-5640; and Vintner Select, Cincinnati, OH; tel. (800) 597-1491