Delaplane Cellars

Mélange Blanc Virginia White Blend

9.012 ratings
9.71 pro ratings
Fauquier County, Northern Region, Virginia, USA
Chardonnay, Viognier, Petit Manseng
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Quinoa, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ed Matthews

This is an insanely good wine. And I believe there were only about two barrels made; it's all sold. I forget the exact blend but I believe it is Petit Manseng, Viognier, Chardonnay, and Vidal Blanc. The nose and palate are both very tropical. One sip is liquid pineapple, the next is apricot, the next is rich Chardonnay, all underlaid with great acidity. The wine is a deep gold and has great body. So much fun to drink: always changing and never cloying.

This is an insanely good wine. And I believe there were only about two barrels made; it's all sold. I forget the exact blend but I believe it is Petit Manseng, Viognier, Chardonnay, and Vidal Blanc. The nose and palate are both very tropical. One sip is liquid pineapple, the next is apricot, the next is rich Chardonnay, all underlaid with great acidity. The wine is a deep gold and has great body. So much fun to drink: always changing and never cloying.

Jun 24th, 2014
Matthew Davis

Really nice floral nose, maybe jasmine, with a citrusy fruit and melon in the palate.

Really nice floral nose, maybe jasmine, with a citrusy fruit and melon in the palate.

Jan 15th, 2017
Chris Dorsey

Citrus notes, pineapple, slight acidity.

Citrus notes, pineapple, slight acidity.

Sep 14th, 2016
Kim R
8.7

Funday Monday! Dry but smooth, some lemony citrus flavors make it great for a warm day.

Funday Monday! Dry but smooth, some lemony citrus flavors make it great for a warm day.

Aug 3rd, 2015
Matthew Davis

2014 melange blanc. Really tasty fresh and bright. Pears and lemon blossom. I think this is my favorite white from today's tasting.

2014 melange blanc. Really tasty fresh and bright. Pears and lemon blossom. I think this is my favorite white from today's tasting.

May 16th, 2015
Matthew Davis

Melon and citrus, some cut grass or herbs. Not too big, smooth and a little crisp with acidity

Melon and citrus, some cut grass or herbs. Not too big, smooth and a little crisp with acidity

Mar 15th, 2015
Eben M
9.2

Eben had this 9 years ago

Eben had this 9 years ago

Mar 14th, 2017
Eben M
8.9

Eben had this 9 years ago

Eben had this 9 years ago

Jan 15th, 2017
Ann Chiappetta

Ann had this 11 years ago

Ann had this 11 years ago

Jun 23rd, 2014