2005 DeLille Cellars Syrah Doyenne Grand Ciel Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (9) Avg Score: 92.2 points

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  5/28/2022 - GrapeScott wrote: 89 Points

  This followed an '07 Rhys Horseshoe syrah, which was a much more elegant, restrained and Old World style, while this is a bit more bombastic. Loads of ripe black cherries on the nose, with blackberry and lavender notes. Cherry cough syrup on the palate, finishing a bit hot and tarry. IMO, this is not at all "old world," unless you are talking about modern-styled Chateauneuf de Pape. For $9 + vig at auction, I won't complain.

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  7/20/2015 - pdemaio wrote: 93 Points

  Elegant and balance WA syrah. Super smooth and integrated. Drinking wonderfully.
  PDQ93+

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  12/10/2012 - jackiefeld wrote: 99 Points

  perfect! Wonderful, full bodied, earthy, dense with dark color. Excellence blackberry and licorice tastes. Very "old world".

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  5/27/2012 - Reptibark wrote: 89 Points

  I expected more from this as DeLille is such a solid producer. Good, but not great. The wine is big and fleshy, with lots of fruit though the tannins seem slightly disjointed and there isn't enough acid to keep it awake. The nose has notes of chocolate, mocha, game and blackberry, while the palate is a touch spicier and has more black fruits to it. Mint? Not bad, but I don't think it's worth the money (coming from an admitted WA Syrah lover.)

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  4/22/2012 - ronscottf wrote: 92 Points

  Very nice wine and has aged well. Drinking in it's prime now.

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