2018 Chappellet Cabernet Franc Pritchard Hill
Vintage: | 2021 |
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Description: | Winemaker Notes\r\n\r\nStriking 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.\r\nBlend: 75% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot \r\n\r\nJeb Dunnuck 96 Points \r\n\r\nRobert Parker 95 Points \r\n\r\nJames Suckling 94 Points\r\n\r\n\r\nWinemaking\r\n\r\nChappellet 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\u2019s 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\u00ae, Signature Chenin Blanc, Bordeaux varietals, and proprietary blends.\r\n\r\nWinemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus, who has been guiding Chappellet\u2019s winemaking program since 1990, ferments and ages individual lots from Chappellet\u2019s 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. |
Price: | $ 124.99 |
Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on December 31, 2023.