2021 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

B-21 Top Recommendation
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While it's hard to find a consistently great deal in Napa Cab let alone two, these Chappellet selections fill the bill, reflecting their decades’ long quality legacy as pioneers on Napa’s iconic Pritchard Hill, the lush 92 pt. 2021 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee offering luscious mouth coating fruit for immediate enjoyment and the powerfully built 95 pt. Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature boasting layers of rich dark fruit with a robust age worthy structure declared “a smoking good value” by Jeb Dunnuck, both unbeatably priced whether choosing a favorite or mixing a case.

Among the first in Napa to produce wines from mountain grown fruit, the family-owned Chappellet winery has been crafting exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon-based Bordeaux style blends on Napa Valley's renowned Pritchard Hill for over five decades, releasing its first Cabernet Sauvignon in 1969 and scoring a perfect 100 pt. rating from the Wine Advocate. Although most vineyards at the time were planted on the valley floor, Donn and Molly Chappellet purchased 320 acres high in the rugged hills east of Oakville on the advice of legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff in the late 1960’s, establishing their winery just a year after the Robert Mondavi Winery opened its doors. Remaining one of the few family-owned wineries in the region and now run by their children, Chappellet’s estate vineyards are located above the fog line at elevations from 800 to 1800 feet, planted in well drained, rocky volcanic soils with low yielding vines that produce smaller, thick skinned berries with enhanced flavors and depth. Blending some of their mountain grown Cabernet Sauvignon with traditional Bordeaux varietals, the 92 pt. 2021 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee offers fragrant, fresh fruit hinting of vanilla and spice with seamless tannins and a velvety smooth finish, a versatile red blend crafted for near-term enjoyment that’s equally delicious whether sipped alone or paired with food. Described as a “serious wine in the making” by Jeb Dunnuck, the bold and elegant 95 pt. 2021 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature features rich, aromatic dark fruit hinting of graphite and cedar layered with lush tannins on a smooth and lasting finish, “a big overachiever” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous boasting several decades of age worthy complexity and among Napa’s top value Cabs.

Priced at a fraction of their higher profile Pritchard Hill neighbors, the high scoring 92 pt. 2021 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee and 95 pt. Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature are both winning choices for Napa Cab lovers seeking an outstanding value, whether selecting the luscious Mountain Cuvee to enjoy now or the age worthy Cabernet Sauvignon Signature to savor for years to come or enjoying the best of both worlds with some of each.

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Sophisticated and enticing blend with a display of rich fruit and integrated oak component that creates a drinkable now, seductive red.

92 points, Bob Sprentall, B-21 Proprietor (Oct 2023)

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