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 Roussane 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.
94 Points - Previous Score
— Owen Bargreen
94 Points - Previous Score
The outstanding 2023 DeLille Cellars Roussanne is a gorgeous edition of this wine that deftly combines weight and finesse. Stored in a combination of neutral oak, concrete and stainless steel, this offers bright honeysuckle on the nose alongside kiwi and brie cheese notes. The palate is soft and refined with a smooth texture and great sense of weight. Beautifully balanced, coming from the Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, this is another stunning release of this wine. Drink 2024-2031.
April 2024
Additional Scores:
92
James Suckling
Previous Vintage
90
Wine Enthusiast
Previous Vintage
90
Decanter
Previous Vintage
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.