| Producer | Chappellet |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 88906 |
| Size | 750ml |
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"The delightful aromas of black cherry and blackberry fruit laced with wood spices and floral notes made it difficult for me to lift my nose out of the glass when evaluating this wine. In the mouth, flavors of black cherry, currant and plum mingle with dark chocolate and clove. The sleek and rich texture is buoyed by zesty acidity and complemented by ripe, fine-grained tannins. The 2018 vintage was bountiful, which meant that Vineyard Manager David Pirio and his crew spent a lot of time going through the vineyards dropping the excessive abundance of fruit to ensure the balance of this wine. The first Cabernet Franc vines were planted in 1989, so it may be a bit late to the portfolio, but it is definitely a keeper. (Rebecca Murphy)" - Wine Review Online
A smoking value, the 2018 Cabernet Franc has textbook Cabernet Franc darker, almost blue fruits as well as gorgeous floral, leather, spice, and incense aromatics. Medium to full-bodied, it has a similar supple elegance that conceals solid underlying tannins and concentration
The 2018 Cabernet Franc is a blend of 75% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 6% Malbec. It was aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, 60% new. The alcohol weighed in at 14.5%. Deep garnet-purple in color, bright, cheery red and black fruit notes of red currant jelly, blackberry pie, Morello cherries and boysenberries spring from the glass, followed by nuances of pencil shavings, red roses, raspberry leaves and cinnamon stick. Medium to full-bodied, the palate displays compelling purity, featuring bags of crunchy black berry flavors and ripe, finely grained tannins to support, finishing with a lively skip in its step
What a luscious, succulent cabernet franc with blue fruit, chocolate and some hazelnut and walnut undertones. It’s full and layered with a round, creamy-tannin texture that gives form and texture to the wine. Drink or hold
The 2018 Cabernet Franc is a potent, heady wine. Dried herbs, tobacco, crushed rocks, menthol, licorice, crème de cassis, spice and chocolate are all laced together in the glass. I would give the 2018 a few years in bottle to shed some of its baby fat
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