2012 De Lille Cellars Doyenne Syrah Signature Yakima Valley

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Score 92/100 · Drink 2017-2026, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Nov 2015

(includes some from Grand Ciel, Ciel du Cheval and Boushey vineyards, 2% co-fermented VViognier; 25% new oak; vinified without whole clusters in 2012): Bright medium ruby. Very ripe aromas of cherry, mocha and wild herbs are lifted by high notes of clove and spearmint oil. Saline and classically dry, offering a lovely refined texture to its flavors of raspberry, fresh herbs and dark chocolate. Finishes savory and persistent, with serious building tannins. This very suave Syrah has the balance to age.

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92
92/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

93
93/100

Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate

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93 points
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
Score 93/100 · Drink 2016-2027, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Jun 2015

The ruby/purple colored 2012 Doyenne Syrah Signature is a classic Washington State Syrah that does everything right. Giving up vivid notes of salted blackberries, fresh plum, violets and spice, this balanced 2012 has full-bodied richness, nicely integrated acidity and a clean, nicely focused finish. More fresh and lively than the Grand Ciel release, it still has rock-solid concentration and fantastic purity of fruit. Give it another year in bottle and drink it through 2027.

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Red

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