2018 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc
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Saturday, December 14, 2019 - This one has a sexy nose, giving off aromas of buttered toast, very ripe pineapple, and mushed banana by the handful. Underneath this hedonistic nose - not something said about many white wines - lies Meyer lemon, kiwi, and star fruit. The vivacious body is medium plus in weight with kicking and seamless acid and a line of tannin made of equal parts oak and acid. The structure is seriously statured but far from heavy. The flavors include slate minerality, Key lime pie, gram cracker crust, quince, honey dew, pineapple, blood orange, sea mist, and sea shells. Among the best white wines I’ve had, and the most impressive of the ten vintages of this wine that I’ve experienced because of how elegant and light-touch the oak is and how integrated this early into its life.
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Comment posted by srh:
11/7/2020 3:25:00 PM - QUITE a stunning "review" made even better by your referring to 10 previous vintages you've tasted! :) MANY thanks for having taken the TIME to post it! :) [SHOULD you be of interest, I just uploaded specific info for this vintage, including acclaim, which can be accessed via the CellarTracker Article link (lower lft)].