DeLille Cellars
Doyenne Red Blend
Columbia Valley AVA
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2031), within the full drinking arc.
Assess bottle condition and storage history before opening.
The ‘21 Doyenne Red Blend.
DeLille Doyenne Red Blend 2021 is a Columbia Valley blend built around Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Mourvèdre.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
DeLille Cellars' 2021 Doyenne Red Blend should present dark cherry, blackberry and plum, with herbs and pepper in the aroma. Its Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Mourvèdre character is expected to give the palate breadth, firm tannins and lively acidity. Peak maturity runs from 2026 through 2031, inside a drinking span to 2037. A long finish should unfold with dark fruit, spice and savory herbal notes.
The 2021 vintage
The dense, weighted 2021 retains energy through a long finish, according to the producer's exact-vintage release.
About DeLille Cellars
The wine is 49% Syrah, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Grenache, and 1% Mourvèdre; it was cold-soaked, partly native-fermented, and aged 20 months in French oak.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Braised lamb
The producer recommends braised lamb, whose richness fits the Syrah-driven dark fruit and firm Cabernet structure.
Seared duck breast
Duck has enough weight for the blend, while its savory character works with green peppercorn and graphite notes.
Game stew
Slow-cooked game mirrors the wine's dense, meaty side and gives its long finish room to develop.
Frequently Asked
What is DeLille Doyenne 2021?
It is a Columbia Valley red blend built around Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Mourvèdre.
What is the 2021 blend?
It is 49% Syrah, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Grenache, and 1% Mourvèdre.
How was Doyenne 2021 made?
It was cold-soaked, partly native-fermented, and aged for 20 months in French oak.
When should DeLille Doyenne 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2037. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2031. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.