2021 DeLille Cellars Le Dessein

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 88.2 points

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  4/16/2024 - sid_loves_wine Likes this wine: 93 Points

  This was solid, and for me a clear step up from the last few "mainline" Bordeaux-varietal reds of theirs I've tried from recent vintages. Several of those have felt...a little dull for me, balanced, but neither exciting or memorable. This was really expressive and delicious though. Not super complex, just delicious and full while still feeling very nicely balanced. A huge burst of redcurrants, black plums, a bit of glazed meat, a touch of alcohol heat that showed more like new leather, and a beautiful texture with sticky velvet tannins. Acidity is really nicely present and well-integrated for a wine with such ripe, round fruit. I'm not a huuuuge devotee of Southern Rhone style blends, but this was done right and is decently priced for what it is.

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  12/21/2023 - RDB Wine Likes this wine: 85 Points

  December 21, 2023. With Phil, Aline and Liz. 43% Mourvèdre, Grenache 39% and syrah 18%. Spice and blackberry nose. Dark red purple color. Burst of strawberry soft and chewy with dry middle and long soft finish. 8.5/10.

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