2011 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard
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The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill has aged relatively well, even if some angular contours remain. Sweet tobacco, spice, leather, dried herbs and cedar lend quite a bit of nuance. Still quite deep and potent, the 2011 has enough depth to drink well for a number of years, although it is not especially elegant nor refined. Not surprisingly, production was down significantly.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Blended of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec and 8% Petit Verdot, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard is deep garnet in color and scented of crushed blackberries, black cherries and red currants with a gentle herb-laced undercurrent plus notions of tapenade and truffles. Full-bodied, firm and chewy in the mouth, it has a refreshing line cutting through the dense red and black fruits, finishing with a lingering herbal lift.
About the producer
Founded in 1967, Chappellet is a pioneering, family-owned Napa Valley estate on Pritchard Hill, where it helped establish the tradition of high-elevation viticulture. Its mountain-grown wines are renowned for their depth, elegance and longevity, led by Cabernet Sauvignon.