Chateau St. Jean
Cinq Cépages Sonoma County Red Blend
Sonoma County, California, USA
My second bottle of five. This better than the first. I can tell you I didn’t pay $150 as shown on Delectable.
The nose reveals floral; blackberries, black raspberries, dark dry cherries, poached strawberries, some raspberries & blueberries. Soft baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanillin, steeped tea, dry top soil, crushed, powdery limestone/sandstone, dry crushed rocks, whiff of pepper, mixed darker berry licorice/cola, forest floor w/ dry leaves, bay leaf, old, used leather, dry tobacco w/ some ash, dry brush/tumbleweed, spice, withering yet brightly floraled, red, dark, blue and liquid violets.
The palate fruits are, still ripe & juicy; floral; blackberries, black raspberries, dark dry cherries, poached strawberries, touch of purple fruits, some raspberries & blueberries. Soft baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanillin, steeped tea, celery, dry top soil, crushed, powdery limestone/sandstone, dry crushed rocks, hints of pepper, mixed darker berry licorice/cola, forest floor w/ dry leaves, bay leaf, old, used leather, dry tobacco w/ some ash, mushrooms tones, muddy grey volcanics & clay, dry river stone, dry brush/tumbleweed, spice, withering yet brightly floraled, red, dark, blue and liquid violets, rainfall acidity, the finish is amazingly well structured & tensioned, balanced, elegant, nicely polished finish that lasts minutes falling onto spice & minerals.
Style & age 94. Technically 93.
My second bottle of five. This better than the first. I can tell you I didn’t pay $150 as shown on Delectable.
The nose reveals floral; blackberries, black raspberries, dark dry cherries, poached strawberries, some raspberries & blueberries. Soft baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanillin, steeped tea, dry top soil, crushed, powdery limestone/sandstone, dry crushed rocks, whiff of pepper, mixed darker berry licorice/cola, forest floor w/ dry leaves, bay leaf, old, used leather, dry tobacco w/ some ash, dry brush/tumbleweed, spice, withering yet brightly floraled, red, dark, blue and liquid violets.
The palate fruits are, still ripe & juicy; floral; blackberries, black raspberries, dark dry cherries, poached strawberries, touch of purple fruits, some raspberries & blueberries. Soft baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanillin, steeped tea, celery, dry top soil, crushed, powdery limestone/sandstone, dry crushed rocks, hints of pepper, mixed darker berry licorice/cola, forest floor w/ dry leaves, bay leaf, old, used leather, dry tobacco w/ some ash, mushrooms tones, muddy grey volcanics & clay, dry river stone, dry brush/tumbleweed, spice, withering yet brightly floraled, red, dark, blue and liquid violets, rainfall acidity, the finish is amazingly well structured & tensioned, balanced, elegant, nicely polished finish that lasts minutes falling onto spice & minerals.
Style & age 94. Technically 93.
Smooth as fruit silk paired with oat chocolate, caramel & coconut. From 375ml.
You could open better but not many at this price point.
Smooth as fruit silk paired with oat chocolate, caramel & coconut. From 375ml.
You could open better but not many at this price point.
Last ‘16. Founded in 1973 in the Sonoma Valley, Chateau St. Jean produces an extensive portfolio of Sonoma County wine, including the award winning Cinq Cépages, a Bordeaux style blend of “five varieties." From various vineyards on Sonoma, wine shows black fruit aromas and sweet spice. On the palate ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry with cinnamon and cacao. Tannins are fine with balanced acidity on long finish.
Last ‘16. Founded in 1973 in the Sonoma Valley, Chateau St. Jean produces an extensive portfolio of Sonoma County wine, including the award winning Cinq Cépages, a Bordeaux style blend of “five varieties." From various vineyards on Sonoma, wine shows black fruit aromas and sweet spice. On the palate ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry with cinnamon and cacao. Tannins are fine with balanced acidity on long finish.
Apr 10th, 2022Founded in 1973 in the Sonoma Valley, Chateau St. Jean produces an extensive portfolio of Sonoma County wine, including the award winning Cinq Cépages, a Bordeaux style blend of “five varieties." From various vineyards on Sonoma, wine shows black fruit aromas and sweet spice. On the palate ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry with cinnamon and cacao. Tannins are fine with balanced acidity on long finish.
Founded in 1973 in the Sonoma Valley, Chateau St. Jean produces an extensive portfolio of Sonoma County wine, including the award winning Cinq Cépages, a Bordeaux style blend of “five varieties." From various vineyards on Sonoma, wine shows black fruit aromas and sweet spice. On the palate ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry with cinnamon and cacao. Tannins are fine with balanced acidity on long finish.
Apr 3rd, 2022Founded in 1973 in the Sonoma Valley, Chateau St. Jean produces an extensive portfolio of Sonoma County wine, including the award winning Cinq Cépages, a Bordeaux style blend of “five varieties." From various vineyards on Sonoma, wine shows black fruit aromas and sweet spice. On the palate ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry with cinnamon and cacao. Tannins are finr with balanced acidity on medium+ finish.
Founded in 1973 in the Sonoma Valley, Chateau St. Jean produces an extensive portfolio of Sonoma County wine, including the award winning Cinq Cépages, a Bordeaux style blend of “five varieties." From various vineyards on Sonoma, wine shows black fruit aromas and sweet spice. On the palate ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry with cinnamon and cacao. Tannins are finr with balanced acidity on medium+ finish.
Feb 13th, 2022Blend of 80% Cab Sauv, 11% Merlot, 6% Cab Franc, 2% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, cigar box and pepper spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with creamy cacao, tobacco and cinnamon. Well balanced, firm yet silky tannins, long finish ending with notes of cacao, tobacco, vanilla and cedar. Very nice, great now, will age well over next 10+!!
Blend of 80% Cab Sauv, 11% Merlot, 6% Cab Franc, 2% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, cigar box and pepper spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with creamy cacao, tobacco and cinnamon. Well balanced, firm yet silky tannins, long finish ending with notes of cacao, tobacco, vanilla and cedar. Very nice, great now, will age well over next 10+!!
Jan 30th, 2022From a 5 Bordeaux grape blend: 84% Cab Sauv, 6% Merlot, 6% Cab Franc, 2% Malbec & 2% Petit Verdot, aged 20 months French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe dark fruits, cedar and cigar box spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and currants with notes of stewed prunes, mushroom, pepper, herbs and earthy notes. Fine sweet tannins, long finish ending with cacao, smoky oak, fruit and mineral tang. Very nice, aging well.
From a 5 Bordeaux grape blend: 84% Cab Sauv, 6% Merlot, 6% Cab Franc, 2% Malbec & 2% Petit Verdot, aged 20 months French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe dark fruits, cedar and cigar box spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and currants with notes of stewed prunes, mushroom, pepper, herbs and earthy notes. Fine sweet tannins, long finish ending with cacao, smoky oak, fruit and mineral tang. Very nice, aging well.
Feb 16th, 2021
Powerful blend. Deliciously balanced and layers of complex fruit tones. Nicely integrated at eight years of age.
Powerful blend. Deliciously balanced and layers of complex fruit tones. Nicely integrated at eight years of age.
Nov 4th, 2018Plum, mushrooms, and rose hips, head up a nice flavor profile for a regularly underrated wine. Almost a milk chocolate lactic mouthfeel with Tannins made of silk and the sweetest kiss of acid. Drinking solo but a beautiful food wine. Better than other wines of its ilk at half the price.
Plum, mushrooms, and rose hips, head up a nice flavor profile for a regularly underrated wine. Almost a milk chocolate lactic mouthfeel with Tannins made of silk and the sweetest kiss of acid. Drinking solo but a beautiful food wine. Better than other wines of its ilk at half the price.
Mar 10th, 2018
Monday night celebration wine. Rich chocolate covered cherries stored in a cedar cigar box. Wish I had a cigar to go with!
Monday night celebration wine. Rich chocolate covered cherries stored in a cedar cigar box. Wish I had a cigar to go with!
Nov 7th, 2017