Varietal

69% Sauvignon Blanc

31% Semillon

Appellation

Columbia Valley AVA

Aging

Drink Now or Age 3 to 10 Years

Vineyard

Boushey

Sagemoor

Klipsun

Phinny Hill

Conner Lee

2023 Chaleur Blanc

The 2023 Chaleur Blanc wears the concentration of the vintage well, with prominent aromas of ripe apricot, honeydew melon, lemongrass, and green apple leaping from the glass. This compelling wine is layered with stone fruit flavors, delicate herbaceous notes, and rich oak spice, creating a complex and sensational effort that is remarkably approachable. The acid is firm and well-integrated with the rich, creamy flavors of lemon brioche, honeysuckle, and pie dough. The 2023 vintage demonstrates Chaleur Blanc at its best and will surely cellar beautifully for the next 15+ years.

$40

95 Points

— International Wine Report

95 Points

The 2023 DeLille Chaleur Blanc from the Columbia Valley is a masterful blend of 69% Sauvignon Blanc and 31% Sémillon, aged in a mix of 42% new French oak and stainless steel. The nose is intricate and evolving, revealing layers of lemon zest, honeysuckle, and toasted almond, with hints of passionfruit and dried herbs adding depth. On the palate, the wine is expansive and deeply textured, brimming with ripe mango and guava, all wrapped in a silky yet structured frame. Bright acidity keeps the richness in check, while delicate notes of beeswax and crushed stone emerge as the wine glides toward its lengthy, polished finish. A strikingly complex and beautifully composed white Bordeaux-style blend that will only gain further nuance with time.

March 2025

Additional Scores:

94

Sean P. Sullivan

Cellar Stocker

94

Owen Bargreen

April 2024

93

Decanter

August 2024

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