Delille Cellars D2 2022 (750ml) Pessac-Léognan

Delille Cellars D2 2022 (750ml) Pessac-Léognan\This is a fantastic Bordeaux Blend from Washington State. Mocha and milk chocolate notes from French oak integrate with beautiful cassis, dried cranberry, and cedar. Soft and delicious at first, however it rapidly builds in intensity of fruit mid palate, offering remarkable length on the finish. D2 is sourced from over a dozen Columbia Valley Vineyards, including Red Willow, Harrison Hill, Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, Boushey, DuBrul, Upchurch and Grand

slightly angular and tannic profile that’s going to benefit from another year or two in bottle

and easy drinking

naturally well-drained soils from the Quaternary permit roots to grow deep

Château “Valados” first appeared in "Le Producteur" in 1841 and was included in the first edition of "Cocks and Feret" (Bordeaux and its Wines) in 1850

the fermentation is spontaneous and natural and the bottling done sans filtration (rendering the wine vegan-friendly) are all bonuses to be contemplated wine enjoying a glass

raspberries

Its elegance is already evident

Incredibly soft tannins supported by a wonderful acidity that provides a remarkably long finish

including beef stew

strong underlying structure

Classic Pauillac

extraordinary even