As usual, the Chappellet Cabernet Franc is a dark side expression of the variety, and it is prized by its fans for precisely that reason. Full throttle red and black berry fruit rides alongside bold oak spice on a supple structure that already shows fine tuned integration. Things will continue to fold together over time, but you will have a hard time letting it age if you get a taste any time soon. As always, exceptional wine! Also contains 7% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot.
Chappellet, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Franc 2021
By Rich Cook