DeLille Cellars

Doyenne Roussanne

8.952 ratings
9.111 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Roussanne
Pork, Fish, Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Chicken, Pate, Shellfish, Veal, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.1

I was able to attend another Wednesday Wine Committee this week and it did not disappoint (they never do). As normal, all wines are tasted blind (1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert).

I pegged this for a Chardonnay, but it definitely evolved towards the end of the meal. Light to medium acid and the malo seemed low, but it was hard to come to a decision. Most guessed west coast Chardonnay.

I was able to attend another Wednesday Wine Committee this week and it did not disappoint (they never do). As normal, all wines are tasted blind (1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert).

I pegged this for a Chardonnay, but it definitely evolved towards the end of the meal. Light to medium acid and the malo seemed low, but it was hard to come to a decision. Most guessed west coast Chardonnay.

Oct 4th, 2017
Tobin Trevarthen

Delicious. Swear there was a hint of pumpkin, or maybe that was the turkey cooking in oven.

Delicious. Swear there was a hint of pumpkin, or maybe that was the turkey cooking in oven.

Nov 24th, 2016
Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

8.9

Gorgeous.

Gorgeous.

Apr 10th, 2016
John Junguenet

Can't mistake what it is on the nose. Insanely fresh. Curious to see where it'll be in 5 years+

Can't mistake what it is on the nose. Insanely fresh. Curious to see where it'll be in 5 years+

Feb 12th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

This is the Rhone label. A single varietal roussanne. They focus on red mountain fruit 100% ciel du cheval vineyard, ripe peaches and apricot like fruit with honey and beeswax. Nice richness on the palate with a slightly oily texture with a nice zesty finish. Finish 40+ excellent

This is the Rhone label. A single varietal roussanne. They focus on red mountain fruit 100% ciel du cheval vineyard, ripe peaches and apricot like fruit with honey and beeswax. Nice richness on the palate with a slightly oily texture with a nice zesty finish. Finish 40+ excellent

Aug 16th, 2013
Kristen Grimes

Floral and citrus aromas, tingly acidity balanced by a medium body, definite citrus notes... lemon and lime zest.

Floral and citrus aromas, tingly acidity balanced by a medium body, definite citrus notes... lemon and lime zest.

Feb 25th, 2022
Pete Cheslock

Decanted for a hour. This is really stunning.

Decanted for a hour. This is really stunning.

Apr 28th, 2018
Stan

Dry and pungent with lasting balanced minerality classically executed by DeLille. Green figs, montmorency cherries, and currants.

Dry and pungent with lasting balanced minerality classically executed by DeLille. Green figs, montmorency cherries, and currants.

Aug 9th, 2017
Brennan Brown

One of the better rosés I've had! Very smooth

One of the better rosés I've had! Very smooth

Jun 26th, 2017
Matt Perlman

Very good--orchard fruit, grapefruit, sea salt

Very good--orchard fruit, grapefruit, sea salt

Aug 2nd, 2016