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Chappellet
Chappellet Winery was established on Pritchard Hill above Lake Hennessey in 1967 by Donn and Molly Chappellet, making it one of Napa Valley's oldest continuously family-owned mountain estates. The 152-acre vineyard at elevations of 1,200–1,800 feet produces Cabernet Sauvignon from volcanic-influenced, iron-rich red soils — a terroir now recognised as among Napa's finest. Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon is the estate's flagship: a single-vineyard mountain Cabernet of extraordinary concentration, structure, and ageing potential. Across 1,184 auction lots averaging $151 per bottle, Chappellet spans value-oriented estate Chardonnay and Zinfandel to the highly regarded Pritchard Hill Cabernet. The Pritchard Hill label trades at $200–$500 per bottle depending on vintage, with the 2013 and 2016 commanding premiums above $350 after receiving 96–99-point scores. Cabernet Franc is a specialty — Chappellet produces one of Napa Valley's most serious Cabernet Francs, often priced above $100 at retail and $150+ at auction. Zinfandel, from old-vine material, rounds out the portfolio. The estate's founding position on Pritchard Hill — before Bryant Family, Ovid, Colgin, or Continuum established their presence — gives Chappellet unrivalled historical authority for the appellation's most prized mountain corridor. The Chappellet family's fifth generation is now involved in estate operations.
Auction Lots
1,432
Avg Price / Bottle
$208
Top Vintage
2016
Price Range
$16 – $11.4k
In the Glass
Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon is Napa mountain Cabernet in its most structured form: intense cassis, dark cherry, graphite, iron, and tobacco from volcanic red soils at elevation. The palate is full-bodied with dense, firm tannins that require 8–15 years to fully resolve. The Cabernet Franc shows Loire-like aromatic lift — green herbs, pencil lead, crushed rock, and dark fruit — unusually linear for California. Zinfandel is old-vine in character: brambly, spiced, and rich with excellent natural acidity.
Portfolio
| Wine | Colour | Avg Price | Lots Sold | Top Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon | Red | $220 | 1,209 | 2016 |
| Signature Cabernet Sauvignon | Red | $198 | 103 | 2019 |
| Cabernet Franc | Red | $125 | 51 | 2016 |
| Merlot | Red | $90 | 20 | 1975 |
| Mountain Cuvee | Red | $36 | 13 | 2022 |
| Malbec | Red | $45 | 11 | 2013 |
| Hideaway Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | Red | $142 | 11 | 2017 |
| Zinfandel | Red | $43 | 8 | 2011 |
| Cultivation | Red | $33 | 6 | 2007 |
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