DeLille Chaleur Estate Red 2020
The 1982 Cabernet Sauvignon vines from Ciel du Cheval are once again the soul of this wine and responsible for its incredible richness. Marionberry, green peppercorn, fresh truffle and pomegranate seed are muddled with baking spices and warm oak undertones. Dubrul Vineyard Merlot (23%) provides fresh blueberry and Maraschino cherry notes while rounding out the mid-palate to create a seamless transition to a dense, pondering finish. With plenty of time to open up, there is everything to love about this effort. Cellaring 12+ years will help tame the tannins and bring along even more complexity. – N.B.
| Country | America |
|---|---|
| Region | Washington |
| Appellation | Yakima Valley |
| Winery | DeLille Cellars |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot |
The 1982 Cabernet Sauvignon vines from Ciel du Cheval are once again the soul of this wine and responsible for its incredible richness. Marionberry, green peppercorn, fresh truffle and pomegranate seed are muddled with baking spices and warm oak undertones. Dubrul Vineyard Merlot (23%) provides fresh blueberry and Maraschino cherry notes while rounding out the mid-palate to create a seamless transition to a dense, pondering finish. With plenty of time to open up, there is everything to love about this effort. Cellaring 12+ years will help tame the tannins and bring along even more complexity. – N.B.
| Country | America |
|---|---|
| Region | Washington |
| Appellation | Yakima Valley |
| Winery | DeLille Cellars |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.6% |
| Product Code | 1209120 |
Winery Description
Robert Parker has called DeLille Cellars the “Lafite Rothschild of Washington State.” It is no coincidence that this boutique winery is often compared with First-Growth Bordeaux Chateaux. DeLille Cellars is dedicated to handcrafting elegant wines in the Bordeaux style, using only the very finest hand sorted grape clusters to make their wine. These sophisticated wines are made to uncompromising standards of quality. All of the wines are aged in new French oak and are bottled unfiltered. Winemaker Chris Upchurch talks in terms of ‘complete wine’, with qualities like opulence, mouthfeel, balance and elegance. Chris’ goal is simple: to blend the very best hand-crafted, Bordeaux style red and white wines made in the state of Washington. As a testament to his success, DeLille set the record for the highest price paid for a bottle of Washington State wine at auction ($16,000 in 1997).