Chateau St. Jean

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.0134 ratings
8.99 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Boris Mathiszik

A little aged and integrating nicely. Still plenty of fruit but mellowed tannins - great balance.

A little aged and integrating nicely. Still plenty of fruit but mellowed tannins - great balance.

Oct 7th, 2018
JJ Lumia

This is really under-rated. I can see why. You need to want this. The initial blackberry is immediately overtaken by a heaping amount of road tar and tobacco. It's awesome, but not for everyone. Velvety mouthfeel, but the tannins remain powerful on the finish. Needs some more time to settle down. WS Top 100. Terrific value here. Practically stole this for $20.

This is really under-rated. I can see why. You need to want this. The initial blackberry is immediately overtaken by a heaping amount of road tar and tobacco. It's awesome, but not for everyone. Velvety mouthfeel, but the tannins remain powerful on the finish. Needs some more time to settle down. WS Top 100. Terrific value here. Practically stole this for $20.

2 people found it helpfulJun 13th, 2016
Dimitri Fedotov, C.S.

Sommelier Osteria 177

9.5

Great great cab!! Had it at a very casual sports bar. Awesome acid. Vulgar pyroxene. Love it

Great great cab!! Had it at a very casual sports bar. Awesome acid. Vulgar pyroxene. Love it

2 people found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2014
Li Man
9.1

Bought at the winery. Really good. Good value.

Bought at the winery. Really good. Good value.

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2016
Mark Salinas

Owner World and Wine Getaways

9.3

Deep Ruby in color. Leather and medium body on the palette. Smooth finish.

Deep Ruby in color. Leather and medium body on the palette. Smooth finish.

1 person found it helpfulMar 9th, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.0

1976 Chateau St. jean Cabernet Sauvignon is a balanced, rich Cab, ready to drink, and with plenty of life left.

1976 Chateau St. jean Cabernet Sauvignon is a balanced, rich Cab, ready to drink, and with plenty of life left.

May 30th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

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." Dark red with black fruit aromas and spice. On the palate jammy flavors of blackberry and cherry with cacao and tobacco. Tannins are grainy with high 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." Dark red with black fruit aromas and spice. On the palate jammy flavors of blackberry and cherry with cacao and tobacco. Tannins are grainy with high acidity on medium finish.

Apr 13th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep red with aromas of dark fruits and spice. The palate shows sweet Raspberry, cheery and currants with tobacco, cacao and toasty oak. Tannins are forward with an acidity grip on the medium length ending. WS top 100 wine.

Deep red with aromas of dark fruits and spice. The palate shows sweet Raspberry, cheery and currants with tobacco, cacao and toasty oak. Tannins are forward with an acidity grip on the medium length ending. WS top 100 wine.

Jun 4th, 2016
Patty Flynn

Waiting to enjoy this. Enjoyed this on Christmas Eve 2021. Easy to pair with tri-tip dinner, nothing over done or too strong about it.

Waiting to enjoy this. Enjoyed this on Christmas Eve 2021. Easy to pair with tri-tip dinner, nothing over done or too strong about it.

Dec 12th, 2021
Joanne

Big bold Napa cab. Rich on fruit. Beautiful garnet color

Big bold Napa cab. Rich on fruit. Beautiful garnet color

Oct 31st, 2021