2010 Chappellet Napa Valley Chardonnay 750ml

Quick Overview

The nose is brimming with floral and tropical notes including ripe pineapple, guava and lemon zest. Hints of brown sugar and nutmeg spice from the barrel aging add complexity to the fruit. On the palate, this wine is toned and vibrant, with flavors of tropical fruit, alongside layers of quince and nectarine. French oak and creaminess from the malolactic fermentation contribute nuances of vanilla bean and crème brulée, with crisp acidity adding structure and length throughout.

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Ratings 91WS

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2010 Chappellet Napa Valley Chardonnay ENLARGE

2010 Chappellet Napa Valley Chardonnay 750ml

Chappellet’s Napa Valley Chardonnay is produced from fruit grown in the coolest regions of Napa Valley. Overlooking the San Pablo Bay, Kelly Ranch receives the benefits of the Bay’s marine influences, creating optimal growing conditions for Chardonnay. Shallow soils composed of clay and gravel support low vigor vines with yields of approximately 3 tons per acre. This wine was aged on its lees for eight months in one‐third new French oak barrels. For added texture and viscosity, a significant portion of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation.

WINE SPECTATOR RATING: 91

WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW: Combines richness with density and a tight core of pear, melon, green apple and light cedary oak flavors. This is raw and young, so give it time. The finish is complex, layered and nuanced. Drink now through 2018.