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Chappellet

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2017
90
Medium-bodied, early-drinking, soft-textured charmer with sweet, fresh, dark red fruit, hints of bitter chocolate, flowers and spice.

Medium-bodied, early-drinking, soft-textured charmer with sweet, fresh, dark red fruit, hints of bitter chocolate, flowers and spice.

4,602 Views   Tasted
2017
91
Blending tropical fruit, vanilla bean, flowers, lemon peel and orange with lifting acidity works here in this open, built for youthful drinking wine.

Blending tropical fruit, vanilla bean, flowers, lemon peel and orange with lifting acidity works here in this open, built for youthful drinking wine.

3,007 Views   Tasted
2016
97
Luscious, ripe, rich, fat, dense and full-bodied, the showy wine pops with layers of sweet, juicy, ripe, black and blue fruit, smoke, vanilla, licorice, and a flowery background note. If you like upfront, exuberant fruit, you can enjoy this young. Else, wait 5 years for everything to calm down and fall into place.

Luscious, ripe, rich, fat, dense and full-bodied, the showy wine pops with layers of sweet, juicy, ripe, black and blue fruit, smoke, vanilla, licorice, and a flowery background note. If you like upfront, exuberant fruit, you can enjoy this young. Else, wait 5 years for everything to calm down and fall into place.

5,553 Views   Tasted
2013
93
With freshness to the fruits, ripe tannins, concentration and an aromatic profile of wet earth, herbs, spice and dark black with red fruits, the wine is a winner.

With freshness to the fruits, ripe tannins, concentration and an aromatic profile of wet earth, herbs, spice and dark black with red fruits, the wine is a winner.

6,910 Views   Tasted
2013
87
Light in fruit and color, the wine is light, bright, dominated by red fruits and should be best when consumed on the young side.

Light in fruit and color, the wine is light, bright, dominated by red fruits and should be best when consumed on the young side.

2,901 Views   Tasted
2012
90
Forward, easy drinking, soft, ripe and round, with ripe blackberries, chocolate and licorice in the finish.

Forward, easy drinking, soft, ripe and round, with ripe blackberries, chocolate and licorice in the finish.

4,497 Views   Tasted
2009
88
Earth, oak, plum and cocoa scents lead to a fresh, crisp, high toned expression of Cabernet Sauvignon that ends with a cherry dominated finish.

Earth, oak, plum and cocoa scents lead to a fresh, crisp, high toned expression of Cabernet Sauvignon that ends with a cherry dominated finish.

5,525 Views   Tasted
Soft, ripe, black and blue fruit, licorice and coffee with rich textures and a forward, ripe, fruit filled finish.

Soft, ripe, black and blue fruit, licorice and coffee with rich textures and a forward, ripe, fruit filled finish.

4,396 Views   Tasted
2009
95
This is a great example of California Cabernet that pairs ample layers of super, ripe berries with power, concentration and oak, yet does not come close to being over the top. Everything is in balance in this outstanding wine.

This is a great example of California Cabernet that pairs ample layers of super, ripe berries with power, concentration and oak, yet does not come close to being over the top. Everything is in balance in this outstanding wine.

5,671 Views   Tasted
Licorice, smoke, truffles, blackberries and earthy scents were in abundance with little effort. On the palate, the wine is soft, polished, round, lush and fresh, with a long, expansive, chocolate covered dark berry finish.

Licorice, smoke, truffles, blackberries and earthy scents were in abundance with little effort. On the palate, the wine is soft, polished, round, lush and fresh, with a long, expansive, chocolate covered dark berry finish.

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1973
75
There is very little left in the tank here. And that small tank is nearly on empty. The cedar, tobacco, herb and earthy nose is better than the smidgeon of fruit remaining on the palate. And this bottle was perfectly stored. Nothing lives forever.

There is very little left in the tank here. And that small tank is nearly on empty. The cedar, tobacco, herb and earthy nose is better than the smidgeon of fruit remaining on the palate. And this bottle was perfectly stored. Nothing lives forever.

3,818 Views   Tasted