Today's Wine Review
2023 DeLille Cellars White Blends or Varietals "Chalear Blanc"
Winery: DeLille Cellars
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Chalear Blanc"
Wine Category: White Blends or Varietals
Grape blend: 69% Sauvignon Blanc & 31% Semillon
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Columbia Valley
State or country: WA
Price: $42
Cases produced: 8,700
KWG Score: 92.2 (based on 6 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92.5)
Review date: December 9, 2025
Wine Review: This clear and white gold colored Sauvignon Blanc based blend from DeLille Cellars opens with a white grapefruit and chamomile tea bouquet with hints of lemon zest and limestone. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, brisk, fresh, and slightly viscous. The flavor profile is a lemon and chamomile tea blend with notes of stony minerality and mild grapefruit. I also detected hints of white peach, tarragon, and white pepper. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity drift away nicely. I would pair this white blend with roasted halibut en papillote. Enjoy – Ken & Mark
Winemaker Notes: 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. We recommend pairing Chaleur Blanc with lighter fare, including seared sea scallops, chicken, or arugula-based salads.
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