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Chaleur Estate 2006 Blanc White (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $34

Rich and smoky, this Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon blend delivers a nose suggesting golden raisins, ripe figs, white peaches and light streaks of butter, honey and caramel. The fruit and wood are balanced and the alcohol is a moderate 13.5%. Everything here is in proportion, layered, smooth and seductive. More than past vintages, this is a Chaleur blanc that seems… — P.G. (5/1/2008)

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Chaleur Estate 2007 Blanc White (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $35

Make no mistake—the model for this wine can be found among the classified growth white wines of Bordeaux. The barrel influences are many and varied, layering in a mix of smoke, caramel and cracker; and the fruit is supple and beautifully blended. White raisins, Asian pears, pineapple and peaches blend together gracefully, and the alcohol remains at a moderate 13.8%. — P.G. (3/1/2009)

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Chaleur Estate 2004 Blanc White (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $31

DeLille Cellars’ Bordeaux white is consistently among the best in the country. Rich and buttery, just this side of unctuous, it is smoothly styled with lingering layers of citrus oils, stone fruits, melon and nuts. Big but not blowsy, broad yet still focused, it weaves together seamlessly, layering in flavors right through the finish. — P.G. (12/15/2005)

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