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SHOP / 2021 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation

Red Mountain AVA

Aging

Drink Now or Age 10 to 20 Years

Vineyard

Grand Ciel

2021 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2021 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerhouse of a wine that effortlessly shows off its beautiful intensity and concentration. The nose slowly showcases aromas of wild blackberry, Bing Cherry, hoisin, and tobacco leaf. The chocolaty palate has seamless, chalky tannins engulfed in clove flavors, green olive, cinnamon stick, and a hint of fresh Lilac. There is a lot of energy in this rich, textured effort that exudes elegance and precision. The lengthy finish is focused and has great purity of fruit with a savory edge.  Drink now with a proper decant or cellar as long as you can wait. – N.B

$160

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97 Points

— Owen Bargreen

97 Points

The 2021 ‘Grand Ciel’ comes form the DeLille estate vineyard on Red Mountain. Anise, tar and dense dark fruits all line the nose. The palate is very rich and loaded with texture. Turkish coffee, creme de violette, anise and shades of huckleberry all combine on the palate. Dense and chewy with a seamless mouthfeel, give this an hour of air if consuming now. Tasted three times over three days. Drink 2024-2042

April 2024

Additional Scores:

95-97

Jeb Dunnuck

Barrel Tasting, June 2023

93

Sean P. Sullivan NW Wine Report

Cellar Stocker, August 2024

Pairing Suggestion

Taleggio Ravioli with Wine Braised Lamb Shank, Butternut Squash and Cipollini Onion Rings — Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon also pairs well with earthy vegetables, Beef Short Ribs, Venison Cheeks, Lamb Shanks and Burgers.

Behind the Wine

2021 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon

Grand Ciel Cabernet is a single vineyard, single varietal and single clone Cabernet from our estate vineyard on Red Mountain. Every detail of our vineyard has been designed to produce the highest quality fruit from the unique climate and soil of this prestigious AVA known for ripe and structured Cabernet. Our rigorous selection process only permits a small portion of grapes to become part of Grand Ciel.

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Vineyards

Grand Ciel is DeLille’s Estate Vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA.

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Winemaking

Cold soaked 24-36 hours, fermented 14-16 days on skin, aged 20 months in 100% French oak (100% new) and aged in bottle 18 months prior to release.

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2021 Grand Ciel Syrah

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Our 2021 Grand Ciel Syrah has an enticing array of aromas: smoked meats, black pepper, pluot, and marionberry waft from the glass. This single clone Syrah has a core of dark fruits, with notes of sanguine and toasted cumin seed. Highlights of raspberry and violets provide lift and freshness and beautifully frame the denser, darker flavors. Poised tannins gently support the juicy mid-palate and lead the way to a dreamy finish that elevates this wine to another level. Enjoy now or confidently cellar for 12+ years.

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95 Points

— James Suckling