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99
/ 100
Decanter -
99
/ 100
The Wine Independent -
98
/ 100
Jane Anson -
98
/ 100
The Wine Advocate -
98
/ 100
Jeb Dunnuck
Red
Classification
Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
USA
Country
California, Napa County
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
99 / 100"Such an attractive and alluring bouquet of violet florals, blue fruit aromatics, sagebrush, bay laurel, and toasty cedarwood. Medium to full-bodied with a wonderfully rich fruit-forward palate of succulent blackberry, plums, and black cherry, nuanced by an inviting minerality with an ironstone quality laced by dried sage. The tannins are palate-etching and crisp and resolve with a fineness that leaves an overall impression of total harmony. Best from 2025; ideally, you'd hold off until near 2030 and enjoy until 2050."
- Decanter
99 / 100
"The 2021 Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, with 5% Petit Verdot in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. It leaps with vibrant scents of blackcurrant cordial, juicy black plums, and pencil lead giving way to hints of violets, charcoal, and iron ore. The full-bodied palate shimmers with vivacious black fruit flavors sparked by mineral and floral notes, supported by wonderfully velvety tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. This is stunning! - Lisa Perrotti-Brown"
- The Wine Independent
98 / 100
"Concentrated black cherry and cassis fruits on the opening, overlaid with violet and peony floral character, moves upwards through the palate as a juicy freshness heads in underneath the fruit, great quality, closing out with bitter cocoa bean, fennel and espresso character. Great quality, a long term wine that will reward patience. Heavy bottle."
- Jane Anson
98 / 100
"A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, all aged in new French oak, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill appears destined to be another classic. Penetrating aromas of cassis and red berries are joined by hints of violets, dried sage, crushed stones and pencil shavings on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich and intensely concentrated, framed by dusty tannins that linger easily on the long, mouthwatering finish. - Joe Czerwinski"
- The Wine Advocate
98 / 100
"The flagship 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill is based on 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Dense purple-hued, with incredible aromatics of black and blue fruits, camphor, liquid violets, tobacco, and graphite, it has a remarkable sense of opulence in its aromas and flavors and delivers full-bodied richness, a massive mid-palate, building tannins, and a thrilling finish. It reminds me of an improved 2013. This heavenly Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will evolve for 30-40 years in cold cellars and is another absolutely sensational wine from this estate. Don't miss it."
- Jeb Dunnuck
Tasting Notes
It is no exaggeration to say that Chappellet has made history in Napa Valley. Considered one of the pioneers, Chappellet was the second winery established after the repeal of Prohibition and became the 18th registered member of the Napa Valley Vintners. Family-owned for over 50 years, Chappellet is recognized as one of Napa Valley's most historic estates. Today, the second generation is committed to continuing the vision of their parents, Donn and Molly Chappellet.
Chappellet Pritchard Hill is a limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon that embodies the elegance, power, and complexity of Pritchard Hill wines. Inspired by the great wines of Bordeaux, it is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals, aged for 22 months in new French oak barrels.
2021 was marked by a dry winter, followed by a mild spring and summer. The vines produced small berries and clusters, requiring targeted irrigation. Despite a small harvest, the ideal conditions allowed us to produce powerful and concentrated wines, with excellent structure and lush tannins.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity