Chappellet 2022 Napa Valley Signature Cabernet Sauvignon

Founded in 1967, Chappellet was an early pioneer of mountain-grown Cabernet in Napa Valley. Signature is the estate’s longstanding flagship Cabernet, sourced from rocky Pritchard Hill vineyards beginning around 800 feet elevation, where low-fertility mountain soils naturally produce small, concentrated berries.

The 2022 blend is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec and 2% Merlot, incorporating nine Cabernet clones. Fruit was harvested from September 7 through October 20, with the finished wine bottled in June 2024.

Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep garnet-purple with an opaque core.
Nose: Blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum with cedar, mountain sage, tobacco, thyme and toasted oak.
Palate: Full and concentrated, with cassis and black cherry layered with dark chocolate, espresso and graphite. Fine-grained tannins provide substantial structure without sacrificing polish.
Finish: Long and savoury, with lingering dark fruit, herbs, cedar and barrel spice.

Ideal Drinking Window: 2028–2037+