Product Overview
Winery's Notes
"The 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 hill’s volcanic soils, where conditions are ideal for developing ripe, concentrated flavors.
Both elegant and intense, this wine showcases classic Cabernet Franc aromas of cedar, graphite, wild sage, black tea and thyme, as well as hints of red currant, rose petal, sweet, toasty oak and sandalwood. On the palate it is graceful, layered and beautifully balanced, with a velvety texture and seamless tannins framing sophisticated flavors of black cherry, anise and white pepper, with a note of earthy richness adding nuance to a long, complex finish".
Varietal Composition: 76% Cabernet Franc, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot
Appellation: Napa Valley AVA
Aging: 22 months in French oak barrels, 60% new
Winemakers: Philip Corallo-Titus, Ry Richards
95 Points - Wine Advocate
"In this heat-influenced vintage, Chappellet's 2022 Cabernet Franc is rather fruit-forward, loaded with cherries and only faintly herbal nuances. It's medium- to full-bodied, silky and velvety in texture across the palate and shows excellent structure and balance on the lingering finish." -JC, 6/12/25
95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
(88-90) Points - Vinous
"The 2022 Cabernet Franc is searingly tannic and forbidding. Dark red fruit, blood orange and spice struggle to emerge. It will be interesting to see where this goes." -AG, Dec/2023
