Chappellet

Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.458 ratings
9.414 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
David L

12’ Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet. First thing you notice is that deep purple color(syrup)
Full bodied & tight out the bottle. We decanted it for an hour and put it back in the bottle. Brought it to dinner. Just starting to come alive at this point.
Blackberry & blueberry fruits, cassis, licorice, sage. Elegance & finessed ... long finish. Hands-down the best I’ve had from this producer. Need to try the 2010 & 14 next.

12’ Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet. First thing you notice is that deep purple color(syrup)
Full bodied & tight out the bottle. We decanted it for an hour and put it back in the bottle. Brought it to dinner. Just starting to come alive at this point.
Blackberry & blueberry fruits, cassis, licorice, sage. Elegance & finessed ... long finish. Hands-down the best I’ve had from this producer. Need to try the 2010 & 14 next.

Nov 22nd, 2020
Rob Brobst III

Let the race begin! This is the Daytona 500 in a glass. Given to me as a gift from Jon-Marc Chappellet

Let the race begin! This is the Daytona 500 in a glass. Given to me as a gift from Jon-Marc Chappellet

Aug 27th, 2020
Andrew S

A big powerhouse, but still exhibits a nice balance in its own way. Cherries, dark fruits, tar, dust, minerals. . A touch of cedar. Tannins are still rather big. I’d give it 3+ years, but getting close.

A big powerhouse, but still exhibits a nice balance in its own way. Cherries, dark fruits, tar, dust, minerals. . A touch of cedar. Tannins are still rather big. I’d give it 3+ years, but getting close.

1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2020
Rob Brobst III

It takes its time to come around. Stellar.

It takes its time to come around. Stellar.

1 person found it helpfulDec 17th, 2016
Andrew Holloway

Sunny bordeaux

Sunny bordeaux

1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2016
Bill Bender

In it's larval stages. Perhaps a future butterfly but sleeping right now. Sound and hearty but very shut down to me.

In it's larval stages. Perhaps a future butterfly but sleeping right now. Sound and hearty but very shut down to me.

1 person found it helpfulJul 25th, 2016
WineMascot

2012, graphite and dark fruit, sleek and polished. Always a great value for a well aging bottle of Prichard Hill

2012, graphite and dark fruit, sleek and polished. Always a great value for a well aging bottle of Prichard Hill

1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2016
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.3

Very fruit-forward style, ready to drink now.

Very fruit-forward style, ready to drink now.

1 person found it helpfulDec 16th, 2015
Joe Gillies

Decanted for 30 min. Deep, inky puple color. Loads of dark fruit... blackberries, blueberry, licorice, and sage. With a short decant, it is drinking beautifully now but zero rush to drink. This still has many more years left in the tank.

Decanted for 30 min. Deep, inky puple color. Loads of dark fruit... blackberries, blueberry, licorice, and sage. With a short decant, it is drinking beautifully now but zero rush to drink. This still has many more years left in the tank.

Feb 8th, 2025
George Yasutake

Excellent Chappellet Pritchard Hill!

Excellent Chappellet Pritchard Hill!

May 9th, 2021