1984 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature

Community Tasting Notes (9) Avg Score: 88.3 points

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  8/17/2019 - mflesh wrote: 91 Points

  Served blind to and a half dozen people or so, this wine had lots of guesses that it was an aged Brunello, one Barolo, one straight Sangiovese. Then the last guess? "84 or 85 Napa Cab... Should have been opened 10 years ago." .... Mkkaaay, nailed it! However, I don't necessarily agree with the 10 years ago statement. Opened up a 76 not too long ago and it was surprisingly vibrant. This one seemed not as vibrant, but color was still surprisingly dark, crimson. The nose of this wine had more aged character than the palate. Nose of mostly aged raspberry and black cherry, hint of mushroom, hint of bacon fat. Palate with iodine, aged blackberry and black cherry, a little bit herbaceous. Actually finished with a little more weight than I expected. The heyday of this one was probably 20 years ago, and this one is definitely on the downward trend. Still, a great history lesson!

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  4/11/2015 - Baron Slick wrote: 88 Points

  Ruby, bricking orange. Lots of earthy elements on the nose; plums, wet foliage, dried mint, saladitos, and a touch of walnut shell. Displays a tart entry, juicy middle, dry back end, and a spicy finish. It retains a decent amount of fruit so it still brings drinking pleasure, but I'd drink up soon.

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  1/19/2015 - jrkennedy37 wrote:

  This was surprisingly rich and relatively young for being 31 years old. Upon opening, the acid was puckering but this settled down with 30 minutes of air. Some primary notes still lingered and, frankly, was at an ideal state of development. I'm assuming this bottle was stored well, as it could easily last another 5 years or so, though I don't see any reason not to drink right now. I was expecting a dead bottle and this was the highlight of an evening with a number of younger, much more expensive california cabs. Remarkable bottle for the $40 I paid.

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  9/1/2014 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 88 Points

  A Labor of Love (and wine and beer) (Our home): This was decanted for sediment, then drunk. So sure, its past prime, but it was fun. A 30 year old Cal Cab. Purple in color. The nose shows better than the palate. Cassis and bit of dust and chocolate. On the palate, most of the fruit has faded but there is still some cherry fruit. There are layers of saddle leather, forest floor and tea. Nice balance. Impressive showing.

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  7/27/2013 - BigTarheel wrote: 90 Points

  very goos, still powerful and drinking younger than its 29 years. Dark fruit, hints of chocolate, firm with still some tannin. Med-full bodied. Should hold for some time. Well done

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