Red Blend “Mountain Cuvée”, Chappellet, Napa Valley, CA, 2023

Professional Ratings

• 93 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
  The 2023 Chappellet Mountain Cuvée Proprietor's Blend is a striking expression of Bordeaux varietals. Deep garnet in color, it opens with aromatic spices and ripe red and black fruits, complemented by elegant oak accents. Medium-bodied with impressive structure, the palate reveals a core of black fruit and toasty oak, finishing long and firmly balanced. This wine pairs beautifully with Wagyu beef drizzled in a soy-mirin reduction, where its spice, richness, and firm backbone complement the dish's umami intensity and savory depth. Tasted: July 18, 2025, San Francisco, CA)