SHOP / 2020 Le Colosse
Varietal
100% Merlot
Appellation
Yakima Valley AVA
Aging
Drink Now or Age 5 to 10 Years
Vineyard
Boushey
Harrison Hill
DuBrul
2020 Le Colosse
Yakima Valley AVA
The 2020 Le Colosse is defined by its dreamy texture, layered dark and red fruits, and being sourced from four of the most iconic Merlot sites in the state. The wine opens with whiffs of raspberry, black cherry, cinnamon stick and forest floor. The velvety mouthfeel is luxurious, with firm acid that allows the fruit to pop and just the right amount of new oak (70%) to add structure and more roundness. Milk chocolate, cinnamon stick and red currant dance on the palate, leading to an extensive finish. Easily enjoy now or cellar 10+ years.
94 Points
— Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
94 Points
Made from 100% Merlot, the 2020 Le Colosse opens to classic aromas of plum with fresh cherry essences, touches of florals and hints of oak spices. Medium to full-bodied, balanced and focused with fantastic layers that shine with elegance and refinement, the palate presents a lively and lifting structure with fine-grained tannins before offering up flavors of juicy blackberry and graphite over the long-lingering and spicy finish. Bravo! It’s a fantastic wine that spent 20 months in French oak, with 55% new. Give it a try. -Anthony Mueller
May 2023
Additional Scores:
94
Wine Enthusiast
92
Jeb Dunnuck
92
James Suckling
Behind the Wine
2020 Le Colosse
For over three decades, DeLille has crafted remarkable wines that celebrate the unique potential of Washington State. Our Le Colosse is the truest form of that philosophy, with each vintage uncovered through careful selection and blending in the cellar. The result is a showcase of standout vineyards and varietals that inspire their craft. For the 2021 vintage, our winemakers focused exclusively on Merlot (100%), selecting barrels from Boushey, Red Willow, Harrison Hill, and DuBrul vineyards.
Vineyards
Le Colosse is sourced from four Yakima Valley vineyards: Boushey, DuBrul, and Harrison Hill.
Winemaking
Stainless steel fermented, 12-14 days on skins. Barrel aged 18 months in French oak (55% new). Bottle aged 8 months before release.