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Chappellet - Mountain Cuvee 2022 (750ml)
Price: $69.99
Sale Price: $40.99
| Producer | Chappellet |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | California |
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| Subregion | Napa Valley |
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| Varietal | Red Blend |
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| Vintage | 2022 |
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| Sku | 20397 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Proprietor's Blend 2022
This beautifully aromatic wine leaps from the glass with concentrated aromas of flashy dark cherry, blackberry and plum, as well as hints of toasty oak, clove, cardamom, marjoram, and thyme. The ripe berry flavors are echoed on the richly textured palate where they mingle with notes of coffee and chocolate. Offering lushly layered fruit and spice and perfectly balanced tannins this wine is perfect for drinking in its youth or for short-term agingn-grown Napa Valley fruit.
Nose: The aromas are rich and complex. I detect a core of dense dark fruit, specifically cassis, black cherry, and blackberry. These are beautifully layered with savory notes of graphite, cedar, and wet earth. I find pleasing hints of vanilla and sweet spice from the French oak.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and robust, with a dense and muscular texture. The dark fruit flavors are concentrated and pure. It is a dry wine that carries a firm, structured tannic backbone, which is a defining characteristic of mountain fruit. The bright, persistent acidity provides excellent lift and freshness, ensuring the wine is well-balanced and food-friendly.
Finish: The finish is long, dry, and distinctly savory, with the dark fruit and structured tannins lingering beautifully.
Pairing
Steak: (Prime Rib, Ribeye, Porterhouse): The tannins are perfectly suited to cut through the richness of marbled beef.
Roasted Lamb: Seasoned with rosemary and garlic.
Braised Short Ribs: Slow-cooked and rich.
Hard Cheeses: Aged Cheddar, Gouda, or Parmesan.
Mushroom Dishes: With earthy, wild mushrooms.
History
For more than four decades, the Chappellet family has been crafting world-class wines from fruit cultivated on the steep, rocky slopes of Napa Valley's renowned Pritchard Hill. As one of the first wineries to pioneer high-elevation hillside planting, and one of the few remaining great family-owned Napa Valley wineries, Chappellet Vineyard and Winery has influenced generations of vintners. Throughout its history, Chappellet has also established an enduring legacy as one of California's most acclaimed producers of Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Chappellets' romance with Pritchard Hill began when Donn and Molly Chappellet first glimpsed the mountain's spectacular vistas in the late 1960s. Inspired by the notion that Bacchus loves the hills, Donn and Molly followed the advice of legendary winemaker André Tchelistcheff and settled on the rocky eastern slopes of the Napa Valley. There, on the mountain’s serene and picturesque hillsides, the Chappellets established their home and winery, raising their children and cultivating the vineyards.
Since being founded by Donn and Molly in 1967, Chappellet has earned acclaim championing the robust power and complexity of wines crafted from mountain grapes. At the same time, Chappellet has helped to establish Pritchard Hill as one of California’s most revered winegrowing sites. To honor the mountain's rich, expressive character, the winemaking team focuses on creating extraordinary, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons that embody the intensity and finesse of fruit from Pritchard Hill.
