Chappellet

Napa Valley Chenin Blanc

9.27 ratings

9.27 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Chenin Blanc

Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

Top Notes For

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.1

Orange-gold color but lively and tasty. Peaches, honey. Mouthful. Let’s hear it for natural acidity!

Orange-gold color but lively and tasty. Peaches, honey. Mouthful. Let’s hear it for natural acidity!

Mar 24th, 2022

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.5

This. Was. Delicious. as it approaches 50 years old. (I miss this vineyard.) Pears and peaches.

This. Was. Delicious. as it approaches 50 years old. (I miss this vineyard.) Pears and peaches.

Mar 22nd, 2022

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

42 years old! Deep gold color. Some Botrytis. Tart balance. Delicious.

42 years old! Deep gold color. Some Botrytis. Tart balance. Delicious.

Feb 25th, 2022

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

So tart. 40 years old and still so much to say.

So tart. 40 years old and still so much to say.

Feb 9th, 2021

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

Very tart and so well preserved. Lemons and custard. Wow.

Very tart and so well preserved. Lemons and custard. Wow.

Oct 27th, 2020

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

Blown. Away. Deep gold. Melons, caramel, honey from a kiss of Botrytis. Perfume. Nearly 40 years old! Immortal. Orange zest. Through line of perfect acidity.

Blown. Away. Deep gold. Melons, caramel, honey from a kiss of Botrytis. Perfume. Nearly 40 years old! Immortal. Orange zest. Through line of perfect acidity.

Jul 3rd, 2020

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

Brown-amber. Aldehydic, mute. Gone.

Brown-amber. Aldehydic, mute. Gone.

Dec 25th, 2020

9.2

William had this 11 years ago

William had this 11 years ago

Apr 26th, 2013