Chateau St. Jean

Cinq Cépages Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

9.248 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Bruce Evans

Very old world in style but holding up well , would have pegged it for a well aged Bordeaux

Very old world in style but holding up well , would have pegged it for a well aged Bordeaux

1 person found it helpfulJun 20th, 2015
Rafael Landestoy

Absolutely gorgeous wine. Ready to drink and at its peak. Very balanced and smooth.

Absolutely gorgeous wine. Ready to drink and at its peak. Very balanced and smooth.

1 person found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2014
Helen Anderson


Wine Spectator rates this at 96 points and $90-150, avg $112


Wine Spectator rates this at 96 points and $90-150, avg $112

1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2014
Brian Schmaltz

Brian had this 10 years ago

Brian had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulNov 15th, 2014
Dave Smigielski

Ranked #2 WOTN for me. Such a surprise. More French than California.

Ranked #2 WOTN for me. Such a surprise. More French than California.

1 person found it helpfulOct 13th, 2014
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

8.5

Still sound and pretty good, but drink now. The seams are still intact but for high long?

Still sound and pretty good, but drink now. The seams are still intact but for high long?

Sep 2nd, 2013
Philippe Thibault

Steve and Margo could really craft some magnificent wines. Kudos to them! #collector #cabernetsauvignon #alltheroadsleadtoanagedbordeaux

Steve and Margo could really craft some magnificent wines. Kudos to them! #collector #cabernetsauvignon #alltheroadsleadtoanagedbordeaux

Oct 31st, 2017
Paul T HB

I’m rating this high just for the reason that most would not expect this Sonoma Blend to last this long & taste so good. No bricking whatsoever, plenty of fruit left with no stewed fruits on the nose.

I remember buying the 1995 when it first hit the store shelves for $25.00, it was the first time paying more than $15.00 for a bottle of wine! The only reason I bought it was because I liked the name🙄 turned out to be a very good rookie purchase unlike most of my rookie mistakes.

I’m rating this high just for the reason that most would not expect this Sonoma Blend to last this long & taste so good. No bricking whatsoever, plenty of fruit left with no stewed fruits on the nose.

I remember buying the 1995 when it first hit the store shelves for $25.00, it was the first time paying more than $15.00 for a bottle of wine! The only reason I bought it was because I liked the name🙄 turned out to be a very good rookie purchase unlike most of my rookie mistakes.

Feb 25th, 2024
Lawrence Bernstein

8/21 - a spectacular wine. 1997 which was a great year. Very rich and textured. 93

8/21 - a spectacular wine. 1997 which was a great year. Very rich and textured. 93

Aug 16th, 2021
Steven Schwartz

Felix to go

Felix to go

Mar 12th, 2021