2018 Chaleur Estate
RED MOUNTAIN AVA
Exotic and alluring in its youth, the 2018 Chaleur Estate presents an intense nose of sandalwood, blueberry and Red Mountain’s signature combination of herbs and sun-drenched soil. Dense and saturated on the palate, intense black currant and lavender are just beginning to peek out from behind a close-knit structure commanded by French Oak barrels. Persistent fruit flavors and fantastic length promise the cellar potential this long-lived cuvee is known for.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Bordeaux Style Blend
Appellation
Red Mountain
Vineyard Designation
66% Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, 34% Klipsun Vineyard
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Enthusiast
91
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Cold soaked 24-36 hours, fermented 14-16 days on skin, aged 20 months in 100% new French oak. Aged in bottle 8 months prior to release.
Winemaker Notes
61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Food Pairing Notes
A perfect partner for steaks, brisket, grilled burgers and hearty cheeses like Comté or white cheddar.
Production
DeLille Cellars’ inaugural wine, Chaleur Estate marks the foundation on which the winery has built its craft of blending Washington State fruit in the traditional style. This wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend of Bordeaux varietals, with a focus on Red Mountain vineyards. The result is a wine of depth, complexity, focus and elegance that personifies the French word for warmth, chaleur. First vintage 1992
Other Notes
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.