DeLille Cellars

Chaleur Estate Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.014 ratings
9.12 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
Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.2

Really quite lovely, esp on day 2. Golden fruit, Meyer lemon, creamy vanilla, waxy texture (more semillon character than SB). Chardonnay but not, amazing value

Really quite lovely, esp on day 2. Golden fruit, Meyer lemon, creamy vanilla, waxy texture (more semillon character than SB). Chardonnay but not, amazing value

1 person found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2019
Matt Perlman

Delicious white Bordeaux blend—lemon, buttery pineapple, gooseberry, toasty vanilla, and enough acidity to cut through all the richness

Delicious white Bordeaux blend—lemon, buttery pineapple, gooseberry, toasty vanilla, and enough acidity to cut through all the richness

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2018
Dean Schmidt

Nice silky feel, not to fruity or buttery, touch of pucker in the end, with just a hint of unicorn.

Nice silky feel, not to fruity or buttery, touch of pucker in the end, with just a hint of unicorn.

Aug 17th, 2019
Kirk F
9.1

68% SB, 32% Sèmillon, this was a really well balanced effort. Early on the apple flavors were up front and as it warmed in the glass I was getting richly textured guava and pineapple. Glad to have a few more of these stashed away. First sentence on the back of the bottle ‘The world has plenty of Chardonnay’. While I do love Chard, i believe this to be a true statement!

68% SB, 32% Sèmillon, this was a really well balanced effort. Early on the apple flavors were up front and as it warmed in the glass I was getting richly textured guava and pineapple. Glad to have a few more of these stashed away. First sentence on the back of the bottle ‘The world has plenty of Chardonnay’. While I do love Chard, i believe this to be a true statement!

Jan 25th, 2019
Frank Kuo

Color of light gold. Nose of apple cider, mineral, ripe banana, and a bit sprite. Taste follows nose notes, with addition of good citrus acidity, ripe pineapple, honey, tinkling mouthfeel, and subtle mineral. Aftertaste is long and dominated by minerals and acidity. Pure, clean, and good flavors.

Color of light gold. Nose of apple cider, mineral, ripe banana, and a bit sprite. Taste follows nose notes, with addition of good citrus acidity, ripe pineapple, honey, tinkling mouthfeel, and subtle mineral. Aftertaste is long and dominated by minerals and acidity. Pure, clean, and good flavors.

Jan 16th, 2019
Jonathan Salky

Really enjoyable white wine. Crisp, lots of body with touch of honeysuckle

Really enjoyable white wine. Crisp, lots of body with touch of honeysuckle

Dec 23rd, 2018
Jo Anne B

Funky and interesting. I’m digging it.

Funky and interesting. I’m digging it.

Aug 11th, 2018
Sylvia Sargeant

Spectacular! So floral! Perfect with our pear gorgonzola pizza.

Spectacular! So floral! Perfect with our pear gorgonzola pizza.

Dec 23rd, 2018
Will Bean

Will had this 2 years ago

Will had this 2 years ago

Nov 20th, 2022
Caroline Blanco

Caroline had this 4 years ago

Caroline had this 4 years ago

Aug 4th, 2020