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DeLille "Chaleur Blanc" Columbia Valley White 2022
$45.00
($45.00 Before Tax)
This white Bordeaux-style blend was unheard of in WA when DeLille first created Chaleur Blanc. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon, this wine is fermented sur lie in French oak barrels, imparting a memorable “crème brulee” finish.
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Description
Varietal: 67% Sauvignon Blanc, 33% Semillon. SB from Sagemoor vineyard in the Columbia Valley dates back to 1982. Whole cluster pressed, fermented in 90% French oak (60% new) and 10% stainless steel with partial native yeast, and aged 7 months on lees.
Taste: Chaleur Blanc has become one of DeLille Cellars' most influential blends with a a beautiful pale yellow color with hints of green and aromas of golden hay, grapefruit, and a whisper of tropical fruit. Perfectly balanced notes of fresh gooseberry, white wildflower, freshly washed linen, dried pineapple, roasted peach, nutmeg, and just a hint of smoked lemon peel meld together with a full-body, phenomenal freshness, well-balanced levels of acidity, and a long finish that ends a bit spicy. Plenty of energy to this wine promises enjoyment for at least a decade.