It is the start of the weekend and I have opened the 2015 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Proprietors Blend. The wine is 37% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, 11% Petit Verdot and 7% Cabernet Franc.
On the nose I am getting black cherry, blackberry, black currant, bakers chocolate, molasses, asparagus, caramel, vanilla, clove and leather.
Upon first sip on the palate the is jammy dark fruit of black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, a little heavy on the toasted oak and gravel.
This wine is full bodied with medium + acidity and medium + rich mouth coating tannins that lead to a long lingering oaky dark fruit finish. With the cooler weather continuing into the weekend along with rain it looks like an indoor movie for me, but we will have to check out some other of my reds. Have a great weekend and be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
It is the start of the weekend and I have opened the 2015 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Proprietors Blend. The wine is 37% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, 11% Petit Verdot and 7% Cabernet Franc.
On the nose I am getting black cherry, blackberry, black currant, bakers chocolate, molasses, asparagus, caramel, vanilla, clove and leather.
Upon first sip on the palate the is jammy dark fruit of black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, a little heavy on the toasted oak and gravel.
This wine is full bodied with medium + acidity and medium + rich mouth coating tannins that lead to a long lingering oaky dark fruit finish. With the cooler weather continuing into the weekend along with rain it looks like an indoor movie for me, but we will have to check out some other of my reds. Have a great weekend and be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2018
Loads of ripe bing cherries, black cassis and plums. Oak is presented but perfectly integrated with the wine. Cedar box and tobacco leaves with a hint of leather. Great structure, but the tannin is not delicate enough. Slight sweet finish. Pairs really well with the tapas. Overall a solid and delicious wine. 14.5% alc. 2015 vintage
Loads of ripe bing cherries, black cassis and plums. Oak is presented but perfectly integrated with the wine. Cedar box and tobacco leaves with a hint of leather. Great structure, but the tannin is not delicate enough. Slight sweet finish. Pairs really well with the tapas. Overall a solid and delicious wine. 14.5% alc. 2015 vintage
1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2017
Merlot, Cab Sauv, Malbec, PV and Cab Franc. Nice. Well balanced. You can't go wrong with Chappellet
Merlot, Cab Sauv, Malbec, PV and Cab Franc. Nice. Well balanced. You can't go wrong with Chappellet
1 person found it helpfulJun 8th, 2017
Great quality for the price. Firm tannins, dark fruits with menthol, herbs, vanilla, leather, and a hint of tobacco. Dense, this is a great steak wine in the winter time.
Great quality for the price. Firm tannins, dark fruits with menthol, herbs, vanilla, leather, and a hint of tobacco. Dense, this is a great steak wine in the winter time.
Jan 20th, 2022
Big, rich, chocolate-y. Very easy to enjoy. Mother-in-law approved!
Big, rich, chocolate-y. Very easy to enjoy. Mother-in-law approved!
Oct 22nd, 2020
Napa County, North Coast, California, USA
