DeLille Cellars 'Chaleur Blanc', Columbia Valley 2024

$36.00

94pts Wine Enthusiast

The 2024 vintage of Chaleur Blanc is a shining example of the balance this vintage has to offer. Initial bursts of green kiwi and ripe peaches leap from the glass, followed by a floral bouquet of gardenia and honeysuckle. The prominent aromas continue onto the palate, layered with sweet oak spice and a generous, creamy body imparted by sur lees aging. The refreshing acidity and throughline of minerality unite this effort. The result is a complex and energetic wine that is remarkably approachable. Enjoy now or cellar for up to 10 years if you can resist the temptation.

94pts Wine Enthusiast

The 2024 vintage of Chaleur Blanc is a shining example of the balance this vintage has to offer. Initial bursts of green kiwi and ripe peaches leap from the glass, followed by a floral bouquet of gardenia and honeysuckle. The prominent aromas continue onto the palate, layered with sweet oak spice and a generous, creamy body imparted by sur lees aging. The refreshing acidity and throughline of minerality unite this effort. The result is a complex and energetic wine that is remarkably approachable. Enjoy now or cellar for up to 10 years if you can resist the temptation.