Chappellet

Signature Molly Chappellet Napa Valley Chenin Blanc

9.0197 ratings
9.059 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
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.4

Killer. Fresh, but with crazy depth. Light but powerful.

Killer. Fresh, but with crazy depth. Light but powerful.

Mar 26th, 2021
Rob Brobst III

Wow what 11 years does to a wine.

Wow what 11 years does to a wine.

May 26th, 2020
Mike R
9.2

The best Chenin Blanc I had in a long time - all smiles

The best Chenin Blanc I had in a long time - all smiles

May 9th, 2020
Douglas Braun

Thank you Molly for keeping this variety rolling when it would be easier to replace it with another variety Honey dew melon stoneyness seems like S.S. Fermentation nice fruit oriented style

Thank you Molly for keeping this variety rolling when it would be easier to replace it with another variety Honey dew melon stoneyness seems like S.S. Fermentation nice fruit oriented style

Oct 10th, 2018
Shay A
9.1

Chappellet wine dinner. I've not had much of their wines and wanted to see if they are worth a visit when we are out for our yearly Napa trip in February!

I'll be honest...if I've had chenin Blanc before, I don't remember. So, this may have been my first. Kind of surprised how much I enjoyed this. I'd want this extremely cold to be enjoyed at maximum capacity. Steely, apricots, cantaloupe maybe? Not citrusy/tropical or buttery.

Chappellet wine dinner. I've not had much of their wines and wanted to see if they are worth a visit when we are out for our yearly Napa trip in February!

I'll be honest...if I've had chenin Blanc before, I don't remember. So, this may have been my first. Kind of surprised how much I enjoyed this. I'd want this extremely cold to be enjoyed at maximum capacity. Steely, apricots, cantaloupe maybe? Not citrusy/tropical or buttery.

Sep 23rd, 2017
Mark Eastom

Good stuff. Waxy, honey, melon and great acid.

Good stuff. Waxy, honey, melon and great acid.

Aug 12th, 2016
Corey Zamora, CSW

The only Chenin blanc grown on Pritchard Hill, bone dry, with plenty of stone fruit. #texsom

The only Chenin blanc grown on Pritchard Hill, bone dry, with plenty of stone fruit. #texsom

Aug 9th, 2015
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.0

2012

2012

Jun 4th, 2015
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

8.5

Tasty and delicious but not recognizable as Chenin.

Tasty and delicious but not recognizable as Chenin.

May 8th, 2015
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Lots if stuff in here, just not working together yet.

Lots if stuff in here, just not working together yet.

May 23rd, 2014