SHOP / 2024 Roussanne
Varietal
100% Roussanne
Appellation
Red Mountain AVA
Aging
Drink Now or Age 8+ Years
Vineyard
Ciel du Cheval
2024 Roussanne
Red Mountain AVA
The 2024 Roussanne opens with layered aromas of fresh lilac, Honeydew melon, petrichor, and Asian pear. A quintessentially Roussanne burst of lemon-lime showcases the vintage’s brilliant typicity. This palate is beautifully textured with a voluptuous, creamy mouthfeel, with the perfect balance of bright acidity that leads into a soft yet expansive mid-palate. Granny Smith Apple, kiwi, and peach flavors are interwoven with a savory throughline of minerality that is easily enjoyed. Savor on release alongside your favorite grilled seafood or cellar 8+ years.
93 Points
— International Wine Report
93 Points
The 2024 Delille Cellars Roussanne from Red Mountain is sourced exclusively from the esteemed Ciel du Cheval Vineyard. Its pale golden hue catches the light, hinting at the richness within. The nose opens with scents of ripe pear, honeysuckle, and a touch of lemon verbena, layered with hints of tropical fruit and subtle mineral tones. On the palate, it shows both lift and texture, marrying crisp acidity with a round, velvety feel.
August 2025
Additional Scores:
92
Wine Enthusiast
92
Vinous
Behind the Wine
2024 Roussanne
Roussanne is one of the few noble white grapes that can retain natural acidity & crisp structure nurtured under our beloved Red Mountain sun. As a single vineyard wine from the famed Ciel du Cheval vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA, the distinctive mineral complexity is the foundation of every vintage.
Vineyards
Ciel du Cheval Vineyard is one of the oldest sites on Red Mountain. Here, the Roussanne grape flourishes under the intense Red Mountain sun.
Winemaking
Fermented in a combination of 42% concrete, 32% neutral barrel, and 26% stainless steel. Full malolactic fermentation. Aged three months in bottle before release.