Chappellet Winery – Vinum Lector https://vinumlector.com Wine Thailand Thu, 30 May 2024 10:22:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-Favicon-iPad-Retina-32x32.png Chappellet Winery – Vinum Lector https://vinumlector.com 32 32 Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/usa/california/napa-valley/chappellet-pritchard-hill-cabernet-sauvignon-2/ Wed, 29 May 2024 05:04:44 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=7371 Chappellet Winery website. VARIETALS 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2018  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
Elegant and classy deep ruby.

NOSE
This wine displays depth and complexity. Pure, intense aromas of blackberry, cassis, perfumed violets, graphite and macerated berry skins leap from the glass, followed by layers of anise, vanilla, clove and chocolate.

PALATE
The luxurious dark berry and spice notes continue on the palate, where polished, mouth-filling tannins in combination with a powerful structure add depth to the deep, rich flavors, carrying the wine to a very resonating dark berry and mocha finish.

PAIRING
Best served with all types of classic meat dishes, game, burgers, barbecue, grilled dishes and stews.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Aged for 22 months in new French oak.

RATINGS

98pts

98pts

96pts

96pts

95pts

4.7

]]> Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/usa/california/napa-valley/chappellet-pritchard-hill-cabernet-sauvignon/ Tue, 28 May 2024 14:56:43 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=7367 Chappellet Winery website. VARIETALS 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2019  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red and concentrated.

NOSE
This wine is gloriously opulent and elegant, immediately demanding attention with aromas of violet, black currant, cassis, ripe blackberry, graphite and sweet smoke.

PALATE
As it opens up, fascinating layers of sandalwood and cardamom emerge, as well as hints of vanilla, nutmeg, dark chocolate and anise. On the impeccably balanced palate, complex flavors of ripe dark berries and spice dominate, framed by silky, polished tannins that carry the flavors to a long, epic finish.

PAIRING
Beef and venison would be a match made in heaven with these dishes.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Aged for 22 months in new French oak.

RATINGS

99pts

98pts

98pts

98pts

4.5

]]> Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/usa/california/napa-valley/chappellet-signature-cabernet-sauvignon/ Tue, 28 May 2024 14:43:49 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=7366 Chappellet Winery website. VARIETALS 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec, 3% Merlot VINTAGE 2019  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
Luxuriously dark and concentrated.

NOSE
It displays alluring aromas of cassis, dark cherry, plum, chocolate, and sweet baking spices, with hints of toasted oak, cardamom, clove and vanilla from French oak aging.

PALATE
On the palate, this wine is voluptuously full bodied, with a lavish structure and supple tannins framing the ripe dark berry and black currant flavors. As it glides to a long resonant finish, sophisticated hints of cedar, espresso, cigar box, anise and fresh herbs emerge, adding nuance and depth.

PAIRING
This bold wine makes a great pairing for steaks, barbeque and full-flavoured cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
So good now to drink, it will age beautifully.

RATINGS

96pts 

95pts

94pts

93pts

93pts

4.5

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