Chappellet
Signature Donn Chappellet Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Fully mature nose of tobacco, cocoa powder and dried black fruits. Dusty tannins have mellowed out a little. Still showing a powerful, ripe structure. Drink now!
Fully mature nose of tobacco, cocoa powder and dried black fruits. Dusty tannins have mellowed out a little. Still showing a powerful, ripe structure. Drink now!
Oct 5th, 2020
Stellar. Nowhere near its prime. Drinking amazingly now. So fresh.
Stellar. Nowhere near its prime. Drinking amazingly now. So fresh.
Jul 7th, 2025
This really benefitted from a few hours of air, as it seemed a bit reduced and muddled on opening. It blossomed into something more enjoyable, with stewed blackberries, coffee, and burnt ember on the palate. Finished with a touch of alcoholic warmth.
This really benefitted from a few hours of air, as it seemed a bit reduced and muddled on opening. It blossomed into something more enjoyable, with stewed blackberries, coffee, and burnt ember on the palate. Finished with a touch of alcoholic warmth.
Jan 16th, 2018
Strong Cedar, black fruits, graphite, menthol and violets on the nose. Drinking really well right now. Great texture with plums and minerals. Dry finish
Strong Cedar, black fruits, graphite, menthol and violets on the nose. Drinking really well right now. Great texture with plums and minerals. Dry finish
Jan 7th, 2017
Enjoyed at Karen's Thanksgiving weekend
Enjoyed at Karen's Thanksgiving weekend
Nov 29th, 2015
Wow. This is impressive. There are some years left on this one for sure.
Wow. This is impressive. There are some years left on this one for sure.
Sep 12th, 2014