Chappellet Signature Cabernet Franc 2022 earned 95 pts from Jeb Dunnuck and Wine Advocate, plus 93 from James Suckling. Cedar, graphite, black cherry, plum, tobacco, sage, and spice notes with silky tannins and a long, elegant finish. A top Napa Cab Franc
2022 Château d'Armailhac, Pauillac — 97 pts James Suckling, 96 pts Jeb Dunnuck. Cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, and tobacco aromas lead to a rich, polished palate with velvety tannins, mineral depth, and a long, elegant finish.
2022 Château Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien — 97 pts Decanter & Jeb Dunnuck, 96 pts James Suckling. Cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, and tobacco aromas lead to a silky palate with refined tannins, mineral depth, and a long, elegant finish.
2022 Château Lagrange, Saint-Julien — 95+ pts Jeb Dunnuck, 95 pts James Suckling & Vinous. Cassis, black cherry, violet, cedar, and graphite aromas lead to a polished palate with refined tannins, mineral depth, and a long, elegant finish.
Nose is marked by floral notes of a blooming orange tree, a light & herbal sweetness. Like biting into a fresh peach, a fruity crispness on the palate evolves toward more subtle aromas of Earl Grey and bergamot. An exquisite balance between tension & supp
90pts Burghound
Nose is comprised by notes of exotic tea plum & anise along with a subtle floral hint. There is again very good richness volume & vibrancy to the medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere balanced & sneaky long finale.
Bright effusive aromatics that run the entire spectrum of red to blue to black fruits amongst notes of pepper, thyme, pine needle and orange zest. The finish is expansive, supple and full of bright energy, with a long lingering echo of flavor.
Puligny-Montrachet is a village in the Côte de Beaune, located in the area that produces the best white wines in Burgundy: the Golden Triangle, bounded by the villages of Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet.
