DeLille Cellars

Chaleur Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.31 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Jack Chester

Shocking clarity for its age; no sign of oxidation, not a hint of clouding. Wonderfully bordelaise nose, confoundingly bright acidity, dry red berries, juicy black fruit, tobacco, leather, well preserved tannins just turning toward powdery. Stunning today, but nowhere near the end of its life. Drink or hold. Could slip this into a blind tasting of Bordeaux 5x the price and really piss off some Francophiles. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.

Shocking clarity for its age; no sign of oxidation, not a hint of clouding. Wonderfully bordelaise nose, confoundingly bright acidity, dry red berries, juicy black fruit, tobacco, leather, well preserved tannins just turning toward powdery. Stunning today, but nowhere near the end of its life. Drink or hold. Could slip this into a blind tasting of Bordeaux 5x the price and really piss off some Francophiles. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.

May 26th, 2017