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
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.