Chappellet Mountain Cuvee 2003

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Winery:

Chappellet Winery

Varietal:

Bordeaux Blend

Region:

USA > California > Napa

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2011

UPC:

 

User Tags:  resinous, balance, stone fruits, fruit, (tree) fruit, cherry, berry, cedar, oak, trees 

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What to Expect

The classic Bordeaux blends rely on either Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon for the bulk of the wine with additions of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec helping to add complexity, color, body and structure to the finished wine.

Winemakers Notes

THE WINE
This is the wine to choose when you’re looking for vivid, mouth‐filling fruit flavors. Mountain Cuvee is a winemaker’s blend that beautifully expresses the distinctive qualities of the traditional Bordeaux varietals, crafted for early consumption. Each component making up the cuvee contributes nuances that mingle with and complement each other. The result is a complex array of aromas and flavors that deliver pure pleasure in a glass.
GROWING SEASON & HARVEST
The 2005 growing season was one of the longest and coolest seasons in recent memory. Budbreak read more...occurred in March, followed by a long bloom and set, creating a hefty crop. The unseasonably cool, wet spring spurred vigorous growth in the vineyard, necessitating canopy management and fruit thinning to ensure proper ripening of the grapes. Mild, even weather prevailed into September, allowing for a lengthy harvest.
TASTING NOTES
Vibrant aromas of blackberry, black cherry, dried fruit, and baking spices jump from the glass. In the mouth the wine is rich in dark fruit flavors, with hints of mocha and roasted coffee beans. Full, fairly big tannins are well integrated in the body and fruit character.    (hide)

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