2020 Chappellet Chardonnay Grower Collection El Novillero

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Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · Drink 2023-2030, Jeb Dunnuck, Aug 2022

The 2020 Chardonnay Grower Collection El Novillero Vineyard was aged in 40% new French oak and has soft herbaceous notes of fresh tarragon, pear, and white flowers. The palate is supple, with fresh melon, lemon curd, and vanilla as well as a long, floral finish. Drink 2023-2030.

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

87
87/100

Jancis Robinson MW

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15.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2022-2025, Jancis Robinson MW, May 2022

The nose and palate carry a mix of tropical fruits zested with lemon and white grapefruit, followed in the mouth by a sprinkle of baking spice and crème brûlée. Vanilla bean takes over through the finish with a savoury accent. The acidity is palate-cleansing, but the wine is also a touch rich and disjointed. A bit more time in bottle might help the wine resolve into greater cohesion. (ECB)

87 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 87/100 · Jancis Robinson MW

About the producer

Chappellet
Chappellet Winery

Founded in 1967, Chappellet is a pioneering, family-owned Napa Valley estate on Pritchard Hill, where it helped establish the tradition of high-elevation viticulture. Its mountain-grown wines are renowned for their depth, elegance and longevity, led by Cabernet Sauvignon.

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White

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Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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