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Delille Chaleur Blanc 750 ml

Country: United States /

Region: Washington /

Style: Wine /

Size: 750 ml /

Vintage: 2021 /

Sku: 57506913

Jeb Dunnuck95 Points
The Wine Advocate93 Points
James Suckling92 Points
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Right off the bat, there’s bouquet of white pepper, lemongrass, brioche, grapefruit, caramelized pineapple and vanilla followed by sweet grass and white flowers. The mouth follows with almond butter, pineapple upside down cake, apple crisp and campfire smoke framing the dried fruit and honey. Wow, this vintage is complex and generously flavored – an outstanding Chaleur Blanc! The world has plenty of Chardonnay. We choose to honor the other legendary French tradition of white wine with our Chaleur Blanc. This is a classic white blend of Sauvignon Blanc (73%) and Semillon (27%) created in the tradition of the great white wine of Bordeaux and hand harvested from some of the oldest and most respected vineyards in Washington State. Chaleur Blanc begins with careful hand sorting at crush, followed by gentle whole-cluster pressing to release free-run juice. After chilling in stainless steel tanks to separate out the solids, we are able to achieve a clean and crisp profile. Lastly, the majority of our clarified juice is fermented sur lie in French oak barrels. Experience a wine of elegance with rich, deep layers of spice and fruit.

• Sauvignon Blanc • Semillion •

Suggested Food Pairing:

Charcuterie-Cheese
Clams-Mussels-Shrimp
Fish
Lobster-Crab

Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck95 Points
The Wine Advocate93 Points
James Suckling92 Points
JD Jeb Dunnuck: 95 Points
A blend of 67% Sauvignon and 33% Semillon, the 2021 Chaleur Blanc will give a top Bordeaux Blanc a run for its money. Bright lemon curd, honeyed minerality, acacia flowers, and hints of brioche all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a pure, layered, seamless mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and a great finish. It's beautifully done and will evolve for at least a decade (although I like it today).
WA The Wine Advocate: 93 Points
The 2021 Chaleur Blanc is made from 67% Sauvignon Blanc and 33% Sémillon. The nose is oaky, fresh and lifted with notes of yellow apples, sweet citrus and a delightfully soft mineral essence. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is focused, balanced and succulent with notions of lemon pastry cream and vanilla that sway with a delicate mineral tension. The wine concludes with a focused, fresh and lingering finish. At $42 a bottle, this is perhaps one of the best Washington Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon blends in the market today. Just over 67,000 bottles were produced. This was almost all barrel fermented and barrel aged, with 51% new French oak. Impressive!
JS James Suckling: 92 Points
Notes of glazed lemons, peaches and caramel with some nutty undertones. Medium-bodied and creamy with tangy acidity and a polished finish. Hints of pastry and creamy stone fruit at the end. Drink now.