Chappellet - Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2021 (750ml) Thracian Valley

Chappellet - Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2021 (750ml) Thracian ValleyThe Chappellet Cabernet Franc is a traditional Bordeaux blend with Cabernet Franc at its base. The original vines were planted in 1989, making Cabernet Franc a relatively new addition to Pritchard Hill. This variety thrives on the hills volcanic soils, where conditions are ideal for developing ripe, concentrated flavors. The wine was bottled after spending 22 months in French Oak barrels (60% new). 94 Points, JamesSuckling. com

Aroma: spicy liquorice

exclusively Grand Cru from Ambonnay

The finish is lingering

Medium-bodied with bright acidity and a fresh

and licorice with a generous core of black and red fruit

with smaller steel vats allowing for greater parcel selection

rich in blue stone

For this reviewer's money

white flowers and citrus notes

add gracefulness and heighten the fruit intensity

making it a rarity in an Italian context

This is a big wine