DeLille Cellars has now made Doyenne a separate brand, and inaugurated the change with a massively thick bottle and an artist label. Despite its top-notch vineyard sources, this Doyenne seems to lack synergy; it's tight and chewy, with heavy tannins and an abundance of dark, roasted, espresso flavors. At the moment, the chalky tannins threaten to outrun the fruit.
DeLille Cellars has now made Doyenne a separate brand, and inaugurated the change with a massively thick bottle and an artist label. Despite its top-notch vineyard sources, this Doyenne seems to lack synergy; it's tight and chewy, with heavy tannins and an abundance of dark, roasted, espresso flavors. At the moment, the chalky tannins threaten to outrun the fruit.
DeLille Cellars has now made Doyenne a separate brand, and inaugurated the change with a massively thick bottle and an artist label. Despite its top-notch vineyard sources, this Doyenne seems to lack synergy; it's tight and chewy, with heavy tannins and an abundance of dark, roasted, espresso flavors. At the moment, the chalky tannins threaten to outrun the fruit.