• 90 Points
    DeLille 2003 Doyenne Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

    Though still a dense, chalky mouthful of wine, the 2003 Doyenne is a bit more restrained than the over-the-top 2002. Dark streaks of smoke, earth, tar, roasted meat and barrel spices dominate; it takes a lot of breathing time to bring out the underlying fruit.

    — P.G. Published 4/1/2006
  • 90 Points
    DeLille 2003 Doyenne Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

    Though still a dense, chalky mouthful of wine, the 2003 Doyenne is a bit more restrained than the over-the-top 2002. Dark streaks of smoke, earth, tar, roasted meat and barrel spices dominate; it takes a lot of breathing time to bring out the underlying fruit.

    — P.G. Published 4/1/2006
  • 90 Points
    DeLille 2003 Doyenne Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

    Though still a dense, chalky mouthful of wine, the 2003 Doyenne is a bit more restrained than the over-the-top 2002. Dark streaks of smoke, earth, tar, roasted meat and barrel spices dominate; it takes a lot of breathing time to bring out the underlying fruit.

    — P.G. Published 4/1/2006
  • 90 Points
    DeLille 2003 Doyenne Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

    Though still a dense, chalky mouthful of wine, the 2003 Doyenne is a bit more restrained than the over-the-top 2002. Dark streaks of smoke, earth, tar, roasted meat and barrel spices dominate; it takes a lot of breathing time to bring out the underlying fruit.

    — P.G. Published 4/1/2006