DeLille Cellars, Doyenne Syrah, Yakima Valley

DeLille Cellars · Washington › Yakima Valley › United States of America

Red · Syrah

Critics

91 /100

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Reviews

91.0

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Dark red, pale red at the rim. Complex aroma of goose shit, bacon, a bit gamey, plums. Complex fruit, very long finish, soft tannins.

2001 vintage

Bought a few at the winery about 17 years ago, probably around 30/b. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Dark purple; very mature red fruit nose, esp plums, that follows on the palate, portlike mouthfeel--not always a good thing, better with food. Probably more to my taste several years ago. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: For me, scores on a "100-point scale" are misleading. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including …

2001 vintage

Garnett red. Soft in the mouth. Nice balanced structure but clearly on the downward slide.

2001 vintage

Drink up if holding - it is starting to fade.

2001 vintage

Great dark fruit, long finish. Opened and decanter for 2 hours. Excellent match with rosemary/garlic marinated leg of lamb.

2001 vintage

Still drinking well. Similar to my last tasting note.

2001 vintage

Very New World style Rhone. Blackest fruit, plum crazy! Dark black fruit forward.

2001 vintage

Bought this 5 years ago for $20. Opened it at Easter dinner alongside a 2005 Stefania Syrah Eaglepoint. My wife made marinated lamb chops which I cooked on the grill. This is primarily Syrah but I think some Viognier is added to the blend. 15.2% alcohol but no heat and it was not the big bruising wine that it was in it's youth. I thought this wine was showing very well and has aged very gracefully at 9 years old. …

2001 vintage

Dark plum fruit predominates. Still has tannins. Smokey bacon flavors. Fantastic.

2001 vintage

Beautifully aged syrah, lush berries with a bit of chocolate on the finish.

2001 vintage

Soft butter nose; Great balance; A bit of spice

2001 vintage

Nothing special.

2001 vintage

Let DeLille do the blends and leave Syrah to others more qualified.

2001 vintage

Drank on Mother's Day with grilled steaks. The wine is holding up nicely, but I would not hold too much longer. It no longer has the explosive black fruit and spice in the mouth that I experienced with previous bottles. The wine is more integrated and went well with food. Long smooth finish. Drink now if holding.

2001 vintage

Very pure and sweet blackberry fruit; ripe, but well balanced. Nonetheless, not to be mistaken for anything else than new world. Drinking nicely; should hold, but I don't see a lot of upside.

2001 vintage

Evolved and nicely balanced.

2001 vintage

Opaque purple color. Aromas of blackberries, licorice and black pepper. Rich, nicely-balanced sauve fruit in the mouth with silky texture and excellent depth. Despite 15%+ alc. not heavy but full in the mouth...a beautiful wine to drink and excellent with food.

2001 vintage

Excellent deep purple in the glass with classic french styling.

2001 vintage

Ruby red color with a tinge of brown. Vanillla, earth and spice notes. Has definitely smoothed out since last tasting. Finish lasts for 15+ seconds. Showing very well, could continue to develop/age for another few years. We tasted with Bill & Andy alongside the 2002 Isenhower Wild Alfalfa.

2001 vintage

Really enjoyed this wine. Great nose full of dark fruit and spice scents. It is mouthful of ripe plums and blackberries. The finish is long and smooth.

2001 vintage

Huge nose of black cherry and pepper. Explodes onto the palate with licorice, spice, and other innumerable earthy tones. An excellent drawn out finish that lingers on the tongue forever. Very decent Syrah.

2001 vintage

I didn't particularly like the one I had a couple of years ago, but 2 years have helped this wine considerably. Dark fruit, chocolate, and earthy notes.

2001 vintage

Still fresh and rich

2001 vintage

this may have been a 2002. Opened at office party. Just ok.

2001 vintage

15.2% alc...all French oak, assuming all Syrah?...interesting, just seeing the "alc" on the label, it never shows on the palate/nose, the nose is very earth/dark fruit side of the spectrum, though a small portish side shows with a touch more air...on the palate this wine is driven by enormous spice, deep and rich, still maintaining this cool climate thingy with really nice acidity and a touch of herbs on the finish. A mouthfilling wine, with a kickass finish that changes …

2001 vintage