Chappellet, Napa Valley, Signature, Cabernet Sauvignon 1981 LOIRE LUXE Fermented (indigeneous yeasts) and aged

Fermented (indigeneous yeasts) and aged several months in a wide range of wine and spirits barrels

They have vines in Fleurie and Chiroubles

Black and blue fruits on the nose and palate

it is hard to surpass the four cuvees from the estate vineyards of David Abreu

ever so slightly tarry notes that were so very Priorat

Chappellet, Napa Valley, Signature, Cabernet Sauvignon 1981 LOIRE LUXE Fermented (indigeneous yeasts) and agedBase of neck WINERY NOTES 1981 SIGNATURE CABERNET SAUVIGNON Winemaker, Cathy Corison The 1981 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon reminds me a lot of the 1979 Cabernet, but with the volume turned down a bit. Like the 1979, it is very Bordeaux like with medium body, firm structure, and moderate alcohol. Flavors of tobacco, cherries, and even some licorice mingle to lend ever changing interest.