DeLille Cellars
Doyenne Roussanne
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA

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.
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, 2016Can'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, 2015This 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, 2013Had a wonderful experience doing a wine tasting at DeLille winery. This was the best wine!
Had a wonderful experience doing a wine tasting at DeLille winery. This was the best wine!
Sep 15th, 2025Floral 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, 2022Decanted for a hour. This is really stunning.
Decanted for a hour. This is really stunning.
Apr 28th, 2018
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.





