Chappellet
Merlot
Napa Valley
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Merlot
Where it is, October 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2039.
The ‘23 Merlot.
Chappellet Merlot 2023 is from Napa Valley, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Chappellet Merlot 2023 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2023 vintage
Chappellet's 2023 Merlot comes from Napa Valley, United States.
About Chappellet
Chappellet's Merlot comes from Napa Valley, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Grilled lamb chops with garlic and thyme
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised beef cheeks with root vegetables
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged cheddar with fig jam
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Chappellet Merlot 2023?
Chappellet Merlot 2023 is from Napa Valley, United States.
What does Chappellet Merlot 2023 taste like?
Chappellet Merlot 2023 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Chappellet Merlot 2023 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2044. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2039. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Chappellet Merlot 2023?
Pair this wine with Grilled lamb chops with garlic and thyme; Braised beef cheeks with root vegetables; or Aged cheddar with fig jam.