2018 Chappellet Cabernet Franc Pritchard Hill

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$89.99

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Winemaker Notes

Striking an impeccable balance between concentration and elegance, this rich and complex Cabernet Franc showcases how beautifully this grape expresses itself when grown on high-mountain slopes. The nose offers gorgeous aromas of red currant, black cherry, smokey tea, thyme and graphite, with hints of vanilla and clove from aging in French oak. On the plush, mouthcoating palate, silky tannins and a saturated texture frame the generous ripe berry flavors, with notes of earthy richness, sage and roasted coffee lingering throughout a long voluptuous finish.

Blend: 75% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot

Jeb Dunnuck 96 Points

Robert Parker 95 Points

James Suckling 94 Points

Winemaking

Chappellet wines are crafted to embody the terroir and intensity of fruit that has made Pritchard Hill famous. Each is a personal reflection of the Chappellet family’s commitment to expressing the unique qualities of vineyard and varietal in their wines. Focused on producing limited quantities of its benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon wines for more than 40 years, the Chappellet portfolio today includes its acclaimed Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon®, Signature Chenin Blanc, Bordeaux varietals, and proprietary blends.

Winemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus, who has been guiding Chappellet’s winemaking program since 1990, ferments and ages individual lots from Chappellet’s diverse vineyard blocks to maintain the distinctive character of each utilizing an array of maceration and fermentation practices and aging in the finest barrels from elite coopers and forests to add depth and complexity.

2018 Chappellet Cabernet Franc Pritchard Hill

$89.99

Out of stock

Country

Size

Vintage

Categories: , , Tag:

Winemaker Notes

Striking an impeccable balance between concentration and elegance, this rich and complex Cabernet Franc showcases how beautifully this grape expresses itself when grown on high-mountain slopes. The nose offers gorgeous aromas of red currant, black cherry, smokey tea, thyme and graphite, with hints of vanilla and clove from aging in French oak. On the plush, mouthcoating palate, silky tannins and a saturated texture frame the generous ripe berry flavors, with notes of earthy richness, sage and roasted coffee lingering throughout a long voluptuous finish.

Blend: 75% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot

Jeb Dunnuck 96 Points

Robert Parker 95 Points

James Suckling 94 Points

Winemaking

Chappellet wines are crafted to embody the terroir and intensity of fruit that has made Pritchard Hill famous. Each is a personal reflection of the Chappellet family’s commitment to expressing the unique qualities of vineyard and varietal in their wines. Focused on producing limited quantities of its benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon wines for more than 40 years, the Chappellet portfolio today includes its acclaimed Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon®, Signature Chenin Blanc, Bordeaux varietals, and proprietary blends.

Winemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus, who has been guiding Chappellet’s winemaking program since 1990, ferments and ages individual lots from Chappellet’s diverse vineyard blocks to maintain the distinctive character of each utilizing an array of maceration and fermentation practices and aging in the finest barrels from elite coopers and forests to add depth and complexity.