Chappellet
Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2015 ‘Pritchard Hill’ Cabernet Sauvignon by Chappellet is a stunning new wine by this storied Napa winery. Sourced from their estate vineyard, the Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 22 months in new French oak prior to bottling. This bold, yet elegant wine shows very dark aromas of espresso bean, tar, cassis and anise that all collide in the glass. The palate shows off a silky texture, yielding both incredible tension and viscosity. Black cherry compote, mocha, anise, cigar ash and chocolate covered black raspberry flavors all impress on the palate. The exceedingly long finish lingers long on the palate. While exceptional in its youth, this esteemed wine will only improve with extended bottle age. Drink 2020-2040- 97
The 2015 ‘Pritchard Hill’ Cabernet Sauvignon by Chappellet is a stunning new wine by this storied Napa winery. Sourced from their estate vineyard, the Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 22 months in new French oak prior to bottling. This bold, yet elegant wine shows very dark aromas of espresso bean, tar, cassis and anise that all collide in the glass. The palate shows off a silky texture, yielding both incredible tension and viscosity. Black cherry compote, mocha, anise, cigar ash and chocolate covered black raspberry flavors all impress on the palate. The exceedingly long finish lingers long on the palate. While exceptional in its youth, this esteemed wine will only improve with extended bottle age. Drink 2020-2040- 97
Jun 12th, 2019An absolute beast despite an hour decant. Nose of volcanic earth, brilliant tannic structure supporting black and dark red fruit. Animale of the Malbec comes through with dense oak. Find a deep dark place in your cellar and forget for 10+ years this could be 99+.
An absolute beast despite an hour decant. Nose of volcanic earth, brilliant tannic structure supporting black and dark red fruit. Animale of the Malbec comes through with dense oak. Find a deep dark place in your cellar and forget for 10+ years this could be 99+.
Feb 19th, 2019The 2015 Chappellet Prichard Hill has developed into a beast of a wine. Loaded with fruit this wine is going to continue to develop for many years. But decanting needed if you plan to have it in the next few years
The 2015 Chappellet Prichard Hill has developed into a beast of a wine. Loaded with fruit this wine is going to continue to develop for many years. But decanting needed if you plan to have it in the next few years
Sep 10th, 2021Nicely structured. Raspberry and hints of plum. W Jesse Ahearn, Michelle Carr, Pat Duran, Cheri Duran, Gracie Gann
Nicely structured. Raspberry and hints of plum. W Jesse Ahearn, Michelle Carr, Pat Duran, Cheri Duran, Gracie Gann
Apr 10th, 2021Strong contender, but not my favorite year.
Strong contender, but not my favorite year.
Apr 29th, 2020Love it. Bought at Binnys. Had with Kris n Mike
Love it. Bought at Binnys. Had with Kris n Mike
Aug 5th, 2019Wow. Absolutely amazing. Was decanted for 3 hours before drinking. Maybe the best Cabernet Sauvignon I’ve tasted.
Wow. Absolutely amazing. Was decanted for 3 hours before drinking. Maybe the best Cabernet Sauvignon I’ve tasted.
May 21st, 2019