1973 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature
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The 1973 Chappellet Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is pale brick in color and explodes from the glass with a powerful perfume of potpourri, licorice, oolong tea and kirsch with touches of molten rocks, hoisin and unsmoked cigars plus a touch of cloves. Medium-bodied with a taut frame of grainy tannins and seamless freshness, it gives layer upon layer of savory, spice and fruits notes, finishing very long and incredibly perfumed. (LPB)
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The Wine Advocate
Jancis Robinson MW
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In any other setting, the 1973 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon would have probably shown better, but the table was full of great bottles, including the iconic 1969. On this night , the 1973 shows good balance, but it also comes across as a bit mature and dried out.
Wonderful remnant from another era for Napa Valley, when Philip Togni was winemaker at this relatively high-altitude estate. Still firm pale crimson. Light to medium body. Fragrant claret with real subtlety and satisfaction. Beautiful balance but bears no resemblance to 90% of Napa Cabernet made this century. (JR)
The 1973 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon came across as incredibly tight and powerful, with considerable upside still to be realized! Tar, licorice, smoke and a host of dark aromas and flavors lingered on the finish. It was a towering Cabernet. (AG)
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.