A rich and approachable Washington state Bordeaux Blanc, blending Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc with flavors of honey, pineapple, and a lingering lemon finish.
Producer
Delille Cellars
Region
Columbia Valley, WA
Country
USA
Varietal Composition
69% Sauvignon Blanc, 31% Semillon
Specifications
2022
Vintage
2026
Drink By
14
%
ABV
Vinification
"Whole cluster pressed, fermented in 90% French oak (60% new) and 10% stainless steel with partial native yeast, and aged 7 months on lees"
Occasional wine note
We have tasted a few Bordeaux Blancs, and really like the way the Semillon tames the acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc to deliver a richer and fuller, but very approachable white wine. This offering from Washington state stands up against the best of what we've had from Bordeaux. The honey and pineapple give this a rich mouthfeel and flavor while softening the lemon that hangs around through a very nice finish. We dig this wine!
What experts say about this wine
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Jeb Dunnuck
Not yet bottled, the 2022 Chaleur Blanc will be terrific, and this wine is consistently one of the finest Bordeaux Blanc blends outside of Bordeaux. Based on 69% Sauvignon Blanc and the rest Semillon, aging in 42% new oak, it has a terrific sense of minerality as well as bright pineapple and honeyed grapefruit aromatics, medium body, a focused, tight, racy mouthfeel, and a great finish. It’s going to benefit from a year or two of bottle age.
92
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100
Wine Spectator
"Supple yet vibrant, this blend has multilayered beeswax, lemon verbena and fresh fig accents that linger on the long, plush finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2025"
pairing recommendation
Fish
Sushi
Poultry
Green Vegetables
Soft Cheeses
Goat Cheese
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