Chappellet - Signature Chenin Blanc 2024 (750ml)

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Producer	Chappellet
Country	United States
Region	Napa Valley
Varietal	Chenin Blanc
Vintage	2024
Sku	118782
Size	750ml
ABV	13.40%

Chappellet Description

Wine Statistics
Harvested Sept. 4 and 15, 2024
21.8° Brix at Harvest
13.4% Alcohol
TA – 0.63 g/100ml
pH – 3.46
2024 Signature Chenin Blanc
Napa Valley
Winemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus
The Wine
Our Chenin Blanc has a long and storied history on Pritchard Hill®. The original
vines were already producing when Donn and Molly purchased the property in
the late 1960s. Following a replanting in 2007, we reintroduced our Chenin Blanc
as a “Signature” designation – with a twist. While our Signature Cabernet bears
Donn Chappellet’s name, Molly Chappellet’s signature graces our Chenin Blanc
label. To add depth and complexity, the 2024 Chenin Blanc was fermented in a
combination of neutral French oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks.
Growing Season & Harvest
The 2024 vintage began with winter rains that saturated the soils. After an early
budbreak in late-March and bloom on May 15th, we benefitted from a warm-to-
hot summer, including several days above 100º F. The heat worked in our favor
allowing us to fully ripen the crop while maintaining excellent acidity and delicate
flavors. To manage crop size, we removed underdeveloped interior clusters, and
leafed around the clusters for more dappled sun on the grapes. Even though our
Chenin Blanc vineyard is only three acres, we picked it in two sections so that
each was harvested at the peak of ripeness, yielding grapes with vibrant acidity
and tantalizing citrus and tropical flavors.
Tasting Notes
This singular white wine draws you in with enticing aromas of Meyer lemon,
pineapple, nectarine and tropical flowers, with French oak-inspired hints of
nutmeg and vanilla adding nuance and complexity. On the full-flavored palate it
is lively and bright, with toned acidity underscoring the fresh citrus and lychee
flavors, as well as notions of candied lemon zest that linger on the long, delicious finish.