Embodying the essence of great mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and the majestic terroir or Pritchard Hill, this wine is gloriously opulent and elegant, immediately demanding attention with aromas of violet, black currant, cassis, ripe blackberry, graphite and sweet smoke. As it opens up, fascinating layers of sandalwood and cardamom emerge, as well as hints of vanilla bean, nutmeg, dark chocolate and anise. On the impeccably balanced palate, complex flavors of ripe dark berries and spice dominate, framed by silky, polished tannins that carry the flavors to a long, epic finish.
Critic Ratings
Robert Parker Wine Advocate Review - Rated 98:
Chappellet’s 2022 Pritchard Hill layers cassis and blackberry fruit with vanilla, caramel and mocha accents. The full-bodied palate is generous and expansive, framed by soft, fully ripe tannins. It finishes long and velvety, with the depth and balance to develop well for decades.
Jeb Dunnuck Review - Rated 98:
This flagship Cabernet is densely colored and intensely aromatic, with black and blue fruit, violet, tobacco, graphite and camphor notes. It is full-bodied and opulent, with a massive mid-palate and firm, building tannins. The finish is powerful and persistent, pointing to a long evolution in the cellar.
Wine Enthusiast Review - Rated 96:
This Cabernet combines poise and velvety depth with wild berries, cassis, spice, resinous herbs and dried blossoms. Succulent tannins carry the layered flavors across a long, composed finish. It is enjoyable in its youth but has the structure to mature for another two decades.
James Suckling Review - Rated 96:
The nose is deeply scented and complex, joining blackberry and cassis with earth and cedar. A full-bodied palate brings seamless tannins, balanced acidity and notes of mocha, graphite, dried herbs and spice. The wine is powerful yet fresh, with its best years still ahead.
