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Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill 2017
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Chappellet
"“Chappellet is a wine-lover’s wine:eloquent to the sentient.”— Hugh Johnson"
The Chappellet’s romance with Pritchard Hill began when Donn Chappellet first glimpsed the mountain’s spectacular vistas in the late 1960s. Inspired by the notion that “Bacchus loves the hills” and following the advice of legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff, he settled his family on the rocky eastern slopes of the Napa Valley. There, on Pritchard Hill’s serene hillsides the Chappellet family has cultivated their mountain vineyard to produce some of the Napa Valley’s most acclaimed Bordeaux varietal wines.
Summary
Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill 2017 is a flagship wine from the estate, known for its volcanic soil and elevation above Lake Hennessey. This full-bodied Cabernet blend, crafted by winemaker Philip Corallo-Titus, showcases a deep garnet-purple hue. The nose reveals ripe black cherries, cassis, chocolate, and hints of wild sage and tobacco. On the palate, it is elegantly structured with velvety tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish. The wine includes 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec, and despite its flamboyant style, it maintains balance and depth, reflecting the challenging vintage conditions. Best enjoyed after cellaring for several years.
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