Chappellet

Napa Valley Merlot

9.122 ratings

9.07 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.0

Good 2011 Merlot

Good 2011 Merlot

Jan 24th, 2016

Barry Wiss, CWE, CSS

8.8

Nice but needs aging. Heavy extract for merlot.

Nice but needs aging. Heavy extract for merlot.

Jan 25th, 2015

9.1

This is showing more of the cooler 2011 notes than the previous bottle.. Smooth palate. Balanced acid. Love chappellet

This is showing more of the cooler 2011 notes than the previous bottle.. Smooth palate. Balanced acid. Love chappellet

Dec 27th, 2014

9.2

This is great Merlot. texture and beautiful lush red fruit. Pure pleasure.

This is great Merlot. texture and beautiful lush red fruit. Pure pleasure.

Nov 10th, 2014

9.2

A surprising Merlot, which after breathing takes on an astounding dark fruit essences.

A surprising Merlot, which after breathing takes on an astounding dark fruit essences.

Jul 6th, 2015

9.2

Nicely balanced red fruit. Maybe even better in a few years

Nicely balanced red fruit. Maybe even better in a few years

Nov 10th, 2014

8.8

Dana had this 8 years ago

Dana had this 8 years ago

Nov 24th, 2016

9.4

Tina had this 10 years ago

Tina had this 10 years ago

Feb 15th, 2015

8.8

Matt had this 10 years ago

Matt had this 10 years ago

Oct 10th, 2014

9.0

Will had this 3 years ago

Will had this 3 years ago

Jan 13th, 2022