Chateau St. Jean

Cinq Cépages Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

9.328 ratings
9.24 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
Kristi

I've been aging a vertical of the Cinq for quite some time and this example proves to be worthy. Drinking well with miles to go, Sonoma county fruit delivers elegance uniquely its own. These wines don't scream at you, they whisper.

I've been aging a vertical of the Cinq for quite some time and this example proves to be worthy. Drinking well with miles to go, Sonoma county fruit delivers elegance uniquely its own. These wines don't scream at you, they whisper.

1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2016
David Racich

David had this 10 years ago

David had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 5th, 2015
Nicole Long

Nicole had this 10 years ago

Nicole had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2015
Matt Brewer

Damn good classic

Damn good classic

1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2014
Keith Johnson

Keith had this 11 years ago

Keith had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 17th, 2014
Patrick Derdeyn

WS #2 WOTY back in the day. This is so prime right now. Cedar, tobacco, and mint. Tannins are mellowed, oak is integrated, just awesome.

WS #2 WOTY back in the day. This is so prime right now. Cedar, tobacco, and mint. Tannins are mellowed, oak is integrated, just awesome.

Mar 5th, 2016
Rick Baumgarten

Still Pleasant but obviously has slipped

Still Pleasant but obviously has slipped

Dec 20th, 2014
Jake Perez

Wonderfully fresh and youthful at this stage. Still has a slight bit of green tannins that come through and it is throwing a bit of sediment. However all the flavors of a very well made Sonoma Cab are there.

Wonderfully fresh and youthful at this stage. Still has a slight bit of green tannins that come through and it is throwing a bit of sediment. However all the flavors of a very well made Sonoma Cab are there.

May 7th, 2016
Peter Coticchia

First of some 1999 we'll have this week to celebrate Alexis and her birthday this week! Has lost a little fruit over the years, but still outstanding with hints of berries and herbs.

First of some 1999 we'll have this week to celebrate Alexis and her birthday this week! Has lost a little fruit over the years, but still outstanding with hints of berries and herbs.

Apr 18th, 2016
Lloyd Heinrich

Cracking old(ish) Cab blend out of Sonoma. Was a WineSpectator top 100 and 96 points on release. I think they got it pretty right. Beautiful soft, developed cab characters with a long fresh palate.

Cracking old(ish) Cab blend out of Sonoma. Was a WineSpectator top 100 and 96 points on release. I think they got it pretty right. Beautiful soft, developed cab characters with a long fresh palate.

Nov 1st, 2015