Chappellet

Signature Donn Chappellet Unfiltered Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.39 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Founded by Donn & Molly Chappellet in 1967 on renowned Pritchard Hill. A blend of 82% Cab Sauv, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec & 2% Merlot. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, cedar, cacao and sweet herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry and currants with sweet oak and herbs with a great mouthfeel. Fine tannins, a bit tight, long ending with fruit, cacao and oak. Will improve! Decant!

Founded by Donn & Molly Chappellet in 1967 on renowned Pritchard Hill. A blend of 82% Cab Sauv, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec & 2% Merlot. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, cedar, cacao and sweet herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry and currants with sweet oak and herbs with a great mouthfeel. Fine tannins, a bit tight, long ending with fruit, cacao and oak. Will improve! Decant!

Dec 8th, 2025
Tobin Trevarthen

Nice. Crisp.

Nice. Crisp.

Feb 16th, 2015
Andrea Watt

Needs time to open, with vanilla, smoke, plum, with cherry and licorice.

Needs time to open, with vanilla, smoke, plum, with cherry and licorice.

Sep 25th, 2022
Wade Brown

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Dec 25th, 2024
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Sep 13th, 2021
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Nov 14th, 2019
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Will had this 11 years ago

Feb 8th, 2015
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Will had this 12 years ago

Nov 23rd, 2013
Chris Koupal

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Chris had this 13 years ago

Nov 7th, 2012