Chappellet Vineyard
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Upper Terraces"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 27 | Lot No. 25
Vintage: 2021
Chappellet Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- A block-and-barrel selection of Chappellet’s finest estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2021 vintage
- Sourced from Pritchard Hill’s prized Upper Terraces behind the Chappellet family home
- Aging for 22 months in a 2021 Alain Fouquet, Margaux-style barrel
- Crafted by Phillip Corallo-Titus, Chappellet’s acclaimed winemaker since 1990
Description
Founded by legendary vintners Donn and Molly Chappellet in 1967, Chappellet’s mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignons have been coveted by connoisseurs and collectors for more than half a century. Recognized for their extraordinary power and complexity, and for their incomparable ageworthiness, Chappellet’s Cabernet Sauvignons are Napa Valley benchmarks, and have established Pritchard Hill as one of the most prestigious addresses in the world of fine wine.
Chappellet’s organic-certified estate vineyard reaches soaring heights of 1,800 feet and features 38 unique blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon. The Upper Terraces lot shines a spotlight on the grace and grandeur that define the greatest mountain wines. This epic wine was crafted as a block-and-barrel selection of the finest lots of estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the exceptional 2021 vintage, featuring prized Upper Terraces behind the Chappellet family home. A terroir-driven study in power, purity and elegance, this rare, one-of-a-kind wine from one of Napa Valley’s most revered multigenerational family-run wineries, and the original pioneers of mountain wine, will be treasured for decades to come.
Phillip Corallo-Titus
Winemaker, Chappellet Vineyard
As Chappellet's winemaker for more two decades, Phillip Corallo-Titus has guided the winery's storied winemaking program, building on Chappellet's legacy as one of California's preeminent producers of Cabernet Sauvignon. A gifted winemaker with a passion for experimentation, Phillip has embraced the diversity of Pritchard Hill to craft benchmark wines that authentically express the terroir-inspired complexity and character of their mountain origins.
Country born: United States
Education: Phillip studied agronomy, viticulture and enology at the University of California, Davis. A dedicated student of wine, Phillip also traveled to France to learn about the great wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Because I've worked with our vineyards for so long and know each block so intimately, I am able to focus on the individual characteristics of each vineyard lot. This diversity allows us to enjoy a great deal of freedom during the blending process, while also adding immense depth and complexity to our wines.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Omega | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Angels Vista | 28 (2024) |
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| Alpha Omega | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Sunshine Lady | 27 (2023) |
| Chappellet Vineyard | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Upper Terraces | 27 (2023) |
| Keenan Winery | 2005 | Chardonnay | Spring Mountain District | Estate | 27 (2023) |
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| Merus | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 27 (2023) | |
| Pope Valley Winery | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | PNV Super Blend | 27 (2023) |
| Red Mare Wines | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 27 (2023) | |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2021 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 27 (2023) | |
| Whitehall Lane | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 27 (2023) | |
| ZD Wines | Non-vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Petit Abacus | 27 (2023) |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Sunshine in the Dark | 25 (2021) |
| Detert Family Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | East Block Cuvee 1949 | 25 (2021) |
| Fisher Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Calistoga Estate | 25 (2021) |
| Palmaz Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | 25 (2021) | |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2019 | Merlot | Napa Valley | An Ode to AJT Part I | 25 (2021) |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1999 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | Brut Napa Valley Carneros Late Disgorged | 25 (2021) |
| Palmaz Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | C2 | 23 (2019) |
| Paul Hobbs | 2017 | Cabernet Franc | Coombsville | Nathan Coombs Estate | 23 (2019) |
| TATE | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Dr. Lies Vineyard | 23 (2019) |
Winery Distribution
Chappellet Vineyard is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Chambers & Chambers)
- Florida (Winebow)
- Illinois (RNDC)
- Massachusetts (Martignetti Companies )
- Nevada (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- New York (Wilson Daniels)
- North Carolina (Winebow)
- Texas (RNDC)