DeLille Cellars

Chaleur Estate Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.229 ratings
9.111 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Duck, Squash & Root Vegetables, Shellfish, Turkey, Mushrooms, Cream Sauces, Chicken, Goose, White Fish, Pork, Meaty & Oily Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cheddar & Gruyere
Top Notes For
John Lenart

Great acidity balanced by intense lees.

Great acidity balanced by intense lees.

1 person found it helpfulOct 28th, 2015
William Hughes

The acidity should give this wine a number of years in the cellar. Tangerine and papaya shine through.

The acidity should give this wine a number of years in the cellar. Tangerine and papaya shine through.

Jan 23rd, 2017
Michael Heintz

Lemon curd!

Lemon curd!

Apr 10th, 2015
Kevin Bratt

Much more robust than previous years, nevertheless, satisfying

Much more robust than previous years, nevertheless, satisfying

Mar 14th, 2015
Matthew Rose

Wood needs time to blow off and mellow but otherwise a really well made Bordeaux style white

Wood needs time to blow off and mellow but otherwise a really well made Bordeaux style white

Nov 1st, 2014
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

8.8

Really nice white Bordeaux play-on. Semillon/sb blends are some of my favorites from this brief trip to Washington.

Really nice white Bordeaux play-on. Semillon/sb blends are some of my favorites from this brief trip to Washington.

Aug 15th, 2014
Kent Waliser

What joy to drink this wine. A superb effort from Chris Upchurch. To all WA winemakers take note, we should aspire as growers and winemakers to get here. It would raise recognition for all. It is a priveledge to proved sauv blanc from 40+ yr old vines from Bacchus vineyard. I salute you Chris.

What joy to drink this wine. A superb effort from Chris Upchurch. To all WA winemakers take note, we should aspire as growers and winemakers to get here. It would raise recognition for all. It is a priveledge to proved sauv blanc from 40+ yr old vines from Bacchus vineyard. I salute you Chris.

Jul 23rd, 2014
Monica M

Reminds me of Japanese muscat grape. Delicate, crisp sweetness

Reminds me of Japanese muscat grape. Delicate, crisp sweetness

Jan 2nd, 2019
Megan W

Yeast and organic earth on the nose, focused and strong acidity on the palate. Nice example of old world style from WA!

Yeast and organic earth on the nose, focused and strong acidity on the palate. Nice example of old world style from WA!

Mar 1st, 2016
Ryan Schlunz

Refreshing and light start, with a hearty middle and a smooth finish, leaving you wanting for another drink. I don't like many whites, but I could drink this daily.

Refreshing and light start, with a hearty middle and a smooth finish, leaving you wanting for another drink. I don't like many whites, but I could drink this daily.

Dec 25th, 2015