93+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec. It was harvested from September 18 to October 30, and the alcohol weighed in at 14.5%. Deep garnet-purple in color, exuberant notes of warm plums, ripe black and red currants and black cherries come bounding out of the glass with suggestions of cedar chest, unsmoked cigars and beef drippings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is simply singing with juicy black fruits and velvety tannins, finishing long with some baking spice hints coming through. Open for business now, this wine can easily be cellared for 20 years or more. Drink: 2020-2040. (Nov 2020)"
92 points Jeb Dunnuck: "This larger production cuvée from this estate is always a winner, and the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature checks in as 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, and 5% Malbec. Beautiful crème de cassis, camphor, toasted spice, leather, and earthy tobacco notes all emerge from the glass, and this beauty is medium to full-bodied, supple, and seamless on the palate, with loads of up-front appeal. Drink it over the coming 10-12 years. Drink: 2021-2033. (1/27/21)"
90 points Joshua Greene (Wine & Spirits): "A young 2018 sitting in its oak and tannic extract, this wine's fruit begins to emerge a day after opening the bottle, filling out the middle and suggesting that a few years on bottle will bring the peppery spice and rich fruit to greater prominence. (Dec 2021)"
Producer notes: "85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec. Rich, dark and concentrated, this wine displays luxurious aromas of crème de cassis, plum, ripe berries, anise and fresh herbs, as well as hints of vanilla, clove, dark chocolate and sweet spices from aging in French oak. On the lush, layered palate, supple fine-grained tannins frame the dark berry and black plum flavors, with hints of cedar, espresso and tobacco leaf adding sophistication to a long, voluptuous finish."
92 points Jeb Dunnuck: "This larger production cuvée from this estate is always a winner, and the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature checks in as 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, and 5% Malbec. Beautiful crème de cassis, camphor, toasted spice, leather, and earthy tobacco notes all emerge from the glass, and this beauty is medium to full-bodied, supple, and seamless on the palate, with loads of up-front appeal. Drink it over the coming 10-12 years. Drink: 2021-2033. (1/27/21)"
90 points Joshua Greene (Wine & Spirits): "A young 2018 sitting in its oak and tannic extract, this wine's fruit begins to emerge a day after opening the bottle, filling out the middle and suggesting that a few years on bottle will bring the peppery spice and rich fruit to greater prominence. (Dec 2021)"
Producer notes: "85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec. Rich, dark and concentrated, this wine displays luxurious aromas of crème de cassis, plum, ripe berries, anise and fresh herbs, as well as hints of vanilla, clove, dark chocolate and sweet spices from aging in French oak. On the lush, layered palate, supple fine-grained tannins frame the dark berry and black plum flavors, with hints of cedar, espresso and tobacco leaf adding sophistication to a long, voluptuous finish."
| Product SKU | 337845 |
| Producer | Chappellet |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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