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SHOP / 2021 Marguerite

Varietal

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Appellation

White Bluffs AVA

Aging

Drink Now or Age 10-15 Years

Vineyard

Sagemoor Bacchus

2021 Marguerite

The 18 months in élevage and extended time in the bottle prior to release has created a complex 100% Sauvignon Blanc, with an intensity not easily attained by this aromatic varietal. The 2021 Marguerite is delectably rich, layered with intoxicating aromas of mango, apricot and guava. The texture is quite creamy with surprising secondary notes of brioche and vanilla, both results of barrel influence and extended lees contact. These characteristics are balanced by bright notes of lemon curd and oyster shell with a lovely hint of white flowers on the finish. Enjoy now or cellar for 10-15 years.

$75

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93 Points

— James Suckling

93 Points

Fragrant and rich sauvignon Blanc showing aromas of lemon curd, elderflowers, jasmine, cedar and Asian pears, with a touch of nutmeg. Full-bodied, complex and full of flavor, with delicious toasty and tropical undertones. Lots going on. From vines planted in 1972. Matured in 75% new barrels. Drink or hold.

March 2024

Additional Scores:

94-96+

Jeb Dunnuck

Barrel Tasting, June 2023

Pairing Suggestion

Halibut with red coconut curry, fennel, basmati rice and crispy shallots — Chicken Piccata, Grilled Mango Chicken and crisp, flavorful salads are great options to pair with Sauvignon Blanc.

Behind the Wine

2021 Marguerite

The Marguerite daisy, a flower symbolizing devotion and patience, lends its name to this cuvée. DeLille Cellars has crafted Sauvignon Blanc for over a quarter century, traditionally aging the wines for six months in barrel. For Marguerite, the very best wines are selected to remain in barrel for an additional year. Loyally tended in barrel, this, our best Sauvignon Blanc, is bottled separately, then rested in bottle another year before release. “Maybe the best white wine yet to come from Washington. The streak of fabulous DeLille white wines continues but reaches new heights with this wine. One of the great Sauvignon Blancs produced in America, and I think this is Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru level quality; it’s terrific wine. Specific fruit selection, unique barrel aging, and judicious blending by Jason and his team have created a real masterpiece here. It’s got extraordinary dimension, expression, and harmony; generous yellow fig, fragrant lemon, grass, pear, spiced apple, a little tropical nuance. Long litany of descriptors here. It’s dry, yet weighty; unctuous, yet bright. A complete wine, this thing has it all.” – Bob Betz

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Vineyards

Sagemoor Bacchus, one of Washington’s premier vineyards, is home to a 1972 planting of Sauvignon Blanc. These old vines are key to DeLille’s Chaleur Blanc program, and are the sole planting used in Marguerite.

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Winemaking

Whole cluster pressed, 100% barrel fermented in 90% French oak (60% new), and aged 7 months on lees. The best lots are kept in barrel an additional year for Marguerite. The wine is bottled-aged for an additional year prior to release.