2024 Chappellet - Mountain Cuvee Red (750ml)

From the legendary slopes of Pritchard Hill, the Mountain Cuvée Proprietor's Blend draws on Chappellet's five decades of experience crafting great mountain-grown wines, blending traditional Bordeaux varietals — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc — into a wine built for vivid, near-term enjoyment. The nose leaps from the glass with effusive aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and plum, along with French oak-inspired hints of clove and cardamom. Full-bodied and slightly viscous on the palate, with a balanced, round mouthfeel and flavors of black currant, blackberry, stone dust, and cranberry, accented by notes of black pepper, black tea, and black licorice. The finish is dry and sustained, with refined, well-managed tannins. A Napa overachiever at its price — rich, structured, and endlessly food-friendly