Chappellet
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California, USA
For more than 4 decades, the Chappellet family has been crafting wines from fruit cultivated on the steep, rocky slopes of Napa Valley's Pritchard Hill. Tried another bottle. Aged for 8 months on French oak, (33% new) in its lees. Aromas of ripe stone fruits, citrus and honey with gentle floral scents. On the palate integrated fruit, apple, lemon and peach with balanced acidity and smoky oak. Lingering smooth finish ending with full fruit and oak tones. Very well done. A joy to drink.
For more than 4 decades, the Chappellet family has been crafting wines from fruit cultivated on the steep, rocky slopes of Napa Valley's Pritchard Hill. Tried another bottle. Aged for 8 months on French oak, (33% new) in its lees. Aromas of ripe stone fruits, citrus and honey with gentle floral scents. On the palate integrated fruit, apple, lemon and peach with balanced acidity and smoky oak. Lingering smooth finish ending with full fruit and oak tones. Very well done. A joy to drink.
Aug 26th, 2018For more than 4 decades, the Chappellet family has been crafting wines from fruit cultivated on the steep, rocky slopes of Napa Valley's Pritchard Hill. Aged for 8 monthson French oak, (33% new) in its lees. Aromas of ripe stone fruits, citrus and honey with added floral scents. On the palate nice integrated fruit, apple, lemon and peach with balanced acidity and smoky oak. Lingering smooth finish ending with full fruit and oak tones. Very well done. A joy to drink.
For more than 4 decades, the Chappellet family has been crafting wines from fruit cultivated on the steep, rocky slopes of Napa Valley's Pritchard Hill. Aged for 8 monthson French oak, (33% new) in its lees. Aromas of ripe stone fruits, citrus and honey with added floral scents. On the palate nice integrated fruit, apple, lemon and peach with balanced acidity and smoky oak. Lingering smooth finish ending with full fruit and oak tones. Very well done. A joy to drink.
Apr 27th, 2018
Tropical fruits, some citrus, brioche, touch of butter. While oak is present it’s subtle to me. Light acid. First time trying this - didn’t know they made a Chard!
Tropical fruits, some citrus, brioche, touch of butter. While oak is present it’s subtle to me. Light acid. First time trying this - didn’t know they made a Chard!
Apr 2nd, 2018
Terrific QPR IMHO. Very nice balanced chiseled California Chardonnay
Terrific QPR IMHO. Very nice balanced chiseled California Chardonnay
Jun 17th, 2018
Solid Chardonnay. But not over 90
Solid Chardonnay. But not over 90
Jun 2nd, 2018
Deep straw color. Nose of pineapple. Touch of vanilla taste, then a slight toastiness flowed by a touch of butter and then pink grapefruit on the finish. No oakiness to be found.
Deep straw color. Nose of pineapple. Touch of vanilla taste, then a slight toastiness flowed by a touch of butter and then pink grapefruit on the finish. No oakiness to be found.
Feb 18th, 2018Drinking everyday wines this week on the road. One of my go-to chards on a budget.
Drinking everyday wines this week on the road. One of my go-to chards on a budget.
Jan 22nd, 2018