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SHOP / 2021 Grand Ciel Syrah

Varietal

100% Syrah

Appellation

Red Mountain

Aging

Drink Now or Cellar 12+ Years

Vineyard

Grand Ciel

2021 Grand Ciel Syrah

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.

$85

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95 Points

— James Suckling

95 Points

Perfume and spices from new French barrels fill the aroma of this beautifully broad and deep wine before black cherry, dried blueberry and blackberry jam flavors coat the palate. Dark chocolate, espresso and deep smoky accents continue to reveal in the finish. Drinkable now; best from 2028.

March 2024

Additional Scores:

95

Owen Bargreen

93-95

Jeb Dunnuck

95

Sean P. Sullivan NW Wine Report

Cellar Stocker, July 2024

Pairing Suggestion

Grand Ciel Syrah pairs very well with grilled meats, vegetables, wild game and stews, and chilis. Marbled cuts of beef stand up to Syrah – we recommend pairing with Grilled New York or Ribeye Steak.

Behind the Wine

2021 Grand Ciel Syrah

Grand Ciel Syrah is a single vineyard, single varietal & single clone Syrah 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 & soil of this prestigious AVA known for ripe & structured fruit. 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 12-14 days on skin, partial native yeast, aged 20 months in 100% French oak (30% new).

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2021 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Mountain AVA

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

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97 Points

— Owen Bargreen