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2019 Delille Cellars Roussanne

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April 20, 2025 - $24

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RATINGS

92Vinous / IWC

Savory if subdued scents of pear, apricot, lemongrass and musky herbs... With air, notes of apple, minerals and citrus zest emerged.

91James Suckling

Sliced apple, fresh green pear, waxed lemon and chamomile on the nose with hints of herbs. It’s medium-bodied with a sleek, waxy texture and bright acidity. Pretty and energetic.

91Jeb Dunnuck

...pretty stone fruits, melon, and lemon curd-like aromas and flavors...medium-bodied on the palate, with a bright, nicely textured mouthfeel and a classic, dry finish that has some toasty, nutty nuances.

90+ The Wine Advocate

...has a lifted and mineral nose with elegant aromas of peach and citrus blossoms...elements of waxy citrus peel and hints of freshly cut arugula. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is spicy on the palate with a pleasing, waxy mouthfeel and ends with a spiced stone fruit finish.

16Jancis Robinson

Aromas of stone fruits, apples, and honey. Faintly sweet flavours of apple and honey and tinned peaches have a nice bright acidity to them, but also a touch of alcoholic heat.

PRODUCER

Delille Cellars

DeLille Cellars was founded in 1992 in Woodinville, Washington, by the Lill family, Jay Soloff and Chris Upchurch, who is the winemaker. The family and the founding partners still own and operate the estate, considered one of the best in Washington. The estate makes Bordeaux-style red and white wines under several labels, which are DeLille Cellars, Doyenne and Grand Ciel. The flagship wines include DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate, which is typically 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The Grand Ciel wines are small-production, luxury cuvees that come from the famous Ciel du Cheval Vineyard in the Red Mountain appellation of Eastern Washington. The first Grand Ciel vintage was 2004. Wine Advocate gave the 2005 Grand Ciel 95 pts and called it “opulent.” The Doyenne wines are Rhone-style Syrahs, Roussannes and blends.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley, Red Mountain

Yakima Valley AVA was the first AVA created in Washington State. The valley, a 600,000-acre area in south central Washington, was granted AVA status in 1983. In 1984 Columbia Valley was given AVA status, and Yakima Valley was enclosed within the Columbia Valley AVA. Nevertheless, Yakima Valley remains home to the largest concentration of vineyards and wineries in the state. There are more than 60 wineries and some 16,000 vineyard acres, and nearly 40% of Washington wines are made with Yakima Valley grapes. The most frequently planted grape is Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaking here dates to 1869, when a winemaker from Alsace planted grape vines. Vineyard planting and wine production plodded along slowly until the early 1980s when numerous modern pioneers started making well-reviewed Yakima Valley wines. Some of the state’s newest, most closely watched appellations, including Red Mountain AVA and Horse Heaven Hills AVA, are contained within Yakima Valley.

TYPE

White Wine, Roussanne

This white grape is often blended with Marsanne. It is one of the few grapes allowed in many Rhone appellations. It is easily distinguished by its russet color when ripe. Producers who favor Roussanne include Chateau Beaucastel and Sine Qua Non.

VINTAGE

2019 Delille Cellars Roussanne