Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2024- Bold Flavors, Pricing, and Specifications

As a sommelier with over 7 years of experience tasting and reviewing fine wines, I’ve had the pleasure of sampling some of Napa Valley’s most acclaimed cabernets. However, few compare to the depth and complexity found in Chappellet’s Signature Cabernet Sauvignon. As a longtime fan, I awaited the 2024 vintage with eager anticipation.

Tasting Experience of Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon

Upon uncorking, the wine’s rich bouquet immediately fills the air with notes of ripe black cherry, cassis, and blackberry pie along with hints of mocha, sweet tobacco, and baking spices. Swirling releases further aromas of violet, pencil shavings, and a touch of sagebrush.

The first velvety sip glides over the palate, revealing Chappellet’s hallmark mountain tannins that provide an incredible structure capable of cellaring for decades. This wine is still young, but bursting with mouthwatering flavors of fresh plum, wild strawberries, and blueberry compote. As it breathes, secondary notes of cedar, vanilla bean, cloves, and espresso develop.

Despite its bold personality, Chappellet’s Signature Cabernet retains a refined elegance thanks to winemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus’ skilled blending of the finest grapes from the estate’s hillside vineyards. The result is a complex, full-bodied wine that conquers the senses.

Pricing and Availability

As one of Napa’s iconic producers, Chappellet commands premium pricing with the winery’s Signature Cabernet typically retailing between $150-225 per 750ml bottle. However, as a highly allocated wine with limited production, locating a bottle can prove challenging.

As a longtime collector, I maintain strong relationships with reputable wine retailers to help clients secure exceptional wines like this. With some vintages selling out before release, having access to pre-arrival offers and priority allocations is key.

Those lucky enough to score a bottle can expect to pay a moderate markup above retail, especially if purchasing resale. However, Chappellet Cabernet represents an opportunity to experience a legendary Napa wine at the peak of its potential. For fine wine aficionados, it’s an investment well worth the splurge.

Tasting Notes and Food Pairings

Here are my tasting notes for the Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2024:

• Color: Inky purple-black core with a vibrant ruby edge.
• Nose: Highly aromatic with bold black fruit, mocha, sweet tobacco, pencil shavings, and baking spice. Floral notes of violet and sagebrush add complexity.
• Palate: Opulent layers of plum, wild strawberry, and blueberry compote meld with vanilla bean, cloves, espresso, and well-integrated tannins. A touch of cedar on the elegant finish.

I suggest decanting this opulent Cabernet for several hours to allow its dynamic flavors to open up and soften. Serving it slightly chilled, around 60°F (15°C), helps tame the alcohol while allowing the fruit to take center stage.

A wine of this caliber deserves an equally indulgent meal. For the ultimate food pairing, I’d suggest a dry-aged ribeye topped with Gorgonzola butter accompanied by roasted asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. The savory umami flavors of the steak contrast beautifully with the wine’s concentrated fruit.

For cheese lovers, a well-aged Gouda or tangy blue cheese like Stilton makes delightful pairings. The wine’s firm structure also stands up nicely to rich wild game like venison or duck breast. This wine is still young, but bursting with mouthwatering flavors of fresh plum, wild strawberries, and blueberry compote. As it breathes, secondary notes of cedar, vanilla bean, cloves, and espresso develop.

Overall, while decidedly decadent, Chappellet’s 2024 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon provides a world-class showcase of Napa Valley’s potential to craft monumental cabernets. For collectors or those celebrating a special milestone, it’s an extraordinary wine guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. However, as a highly allocated wine with limited production, locating a bottle can prove challenging.

As stocks deplete rapidly, I always advise clients to move quickly to secure the best wines. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or to inquire about availability. It would be my pleasure to help add this phenomenal Napa Cabernet to your cellar. As a longtime collector I maintain strong relationships with reputable wine retailers to help clients secure exceptional wines like this. With some vintages selling out before release, having access to pre-arrival offers and priority allocations is key.

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