Chappellet - Pritchard Hill Cabernet Napa Valley 2019
Price: $299.99
| 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 | Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Vintage | 2019 |
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| Sku | 29624 |
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"Embodying the essence of great mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and the majestic terroir or Pritchard Hill, this wine is gloriously opulent and elegant, immediately demanding attention with aromas of violet, black currant, cassis, ripe blackberry, graphite and sweet smoke. As it opens up, fascinating layers of sandalwood and cardamom emerge, as well as hints of vanilla bean, 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.
Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot" - Winemaker notes
Wilfred Wong, Wine.com: 99 Points
COMMENTARY: The 2019 Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon is wine on its one plateau of excellence. TASTING NOTES: This complex and elegant wine shines with aromas and flavors of black fruits, licorice, delicate spices, and earthy notes. Let it rest in the cellar for a time before serving. (Tasted; December 11, 2022, San Francisco, CA)
Wine Advocate: 99 Points
A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill is another wonderfully evocative triumph from this family-owned Pitchard Hill pioneer. Deep garnet-purple colored, it storms out of the glass with profound scents of crème de cassis, blackberry preserves, licorice and mulberries, plus hints of unsmoked cigars, wild sage and tar. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers fantastic intensity and great poise, offering fine-grained, ripe tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and mineral laced.
Jeb Dunnuck: 98 Points
The flagship from this great estate is the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill, which checks in as a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. It has an incredible nose of pure blue fruits as well as flowers, crushed stone, fresh thyme, tobacco, and graphite. Deep, rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it's nevertheless weightless and light on its feet, with wonderfully integrated acidity, polished tannins, and a great finish. This classic, quintessential Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and cruise for 20, 30, if not 40 years if stored correctly.
Rating: 98+
James Suckling: 98 Points
Blackberries, blueberries, black licorice, ink and flowers on the nose. Tar, too. Full-bodied with plush, integrated tannins that are intertwined to pure velvet. The finish goes on and on. Wonderful balance and harmony. 2022 release. So excellent to drink now, but will be even better in 2023 and onwards.
