DeLille Cellars Doyenne 2020
The 2020 Doyenne, on release, is very reticent to show itself on the nose. As the wine opens up, toasted oak aromas bracket black cherry and blueberry, adding mocha to the mix. Although coaxing aromas out of the glass takes some commitment, the wine erupts on the palate, with layers of Cabernet Sauvignon fruit and structure offering reinforcement to lush Syrah. In the short-term, give this a bit of time to open up in the bottle or give it a decant before enjoying.
| Country | America |
|---|---|
| Region | Washington |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Winery | DeLille Cellars |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 60% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon |
The 2020 Doyenne, on release, is very reticent to show itself on the nose. As the wine opens up, toasted oak aromas bracket black cherry and blueberry, adding mocha to the mix. Although coaxing aromas out of the glass takes some commitment, the wine erupts on the palate, with layers of Cabernet Sauvignon fruit and structure offering reinforcement to lush Syrah. In the short-term, give this a bit of time to open up in the bottle or give it a decant before enjoying.
| Country | America |
|---|---|
| Region | Washington |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Winery | DeLille Cellars |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 60% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.2% |
| Product Code | 1209520 |
Winery Description
Robert Parker has called DeLille Cellars the “Lafite Rothschild of Washington State.” It is no coincidence that this boutique winery is often compared with First-Growth Bordeaux Chateaux. DeLille Cellars is dedicated to handcrafting elegant wines in the Bordeaux style, using only the very finest hand sorted grape clusters to make their wine. These sophisticated wines are made to uncompromising standards of quality. All of the wines are aged in new French oak and are bottled unfiltered. Winemaker Chris Upchurch talks in terms of ‘complete wine’, with qualities like opulence, mouthfeel, balance and elegance. Chris’ goal is simple: to blend the very best hand-crafted, Bordeaux style red and white wines made in the state of Washington. As a testament to his success, DeLille set the record for the highest price paid for a bottle of Washington State wine at auction ($16,000 in 1997).