Chateau St. Jean

Cinq Cépages Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

9.219 ratings
9.33 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
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.6

Over delivers. Great bottle of wine!

Over delivers. Great bottle of wine!

1 person found it helpfulSep 13th, 2014
Stuart Pollack

Earthy, powerful Bordeaux blend aged just the right amount. Deep cherry to start, followed by earth and leather.

Earthy, powerful Bordeaux blend aged just the right amount. Deep cherry to start, followed by earth and leather.

Jan 1st, 2021
Mark Flesher

Preferred the 2000 Silverado Cabernet to this one. But, this is classic Bordeaux style to a degree. However I think it is a bit out of balance and starting to unravel at the edges. My first impression of this wine based on the nose was not very great. This one was pretty funky at cork pop. However, it settled down very fast. Smoked pipe tobacco, dates, plums was more of the character here. The finish was a little bit abrupt. Still has something left, but I would drink these up now.

Preferred the 2000 Silverado Cabernet to this one. But, this is classic Bordeaux style to a degree. However I think it is a bit out of balance and starting to unravel at the edges. My first impression of this wine based on the nose was not very great. This one was pretty funky at cork pop. However, it settled down very fast. Smoked pipe tobacco, dates, plums was more of the character here. The finish was a little bit abrupt. Still has something left, but I would drink these up now.

Jun 29th, 2019
Jamie Pascotti

5 Bordeaux's unique

5 Bordeaux's unique

Aug 8th, 2015
Conrad Arnold

Maybe only a little past peak with some good fruit, mellow ripe tannins, and adequate acid.

Maybe only a little past peak with some good fruit, mellow ripe tannins, and adequate acid.

Sep 10th, 2013
Cynthia Cosco

Owner/Winemaker Passaggio Wines

9.5

Cynthia had this 10 years ago

Cynthia had this 10 years ago

Jan 25th, 2015
Kyle Altomare

Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

8.8

Kyle had this 10 years ago

Kyle had this 10 years ago

Jan 25th, 2015
David B

David had this 5 years ago

David had this 5 years ago

Jan 12th, 2020
Matthew Bricker

Matthew had this 8 years ago

Matthew had this 8 years ago

Jan 16th, 2017
Tim McCarthy

Tim had this 9 years ago

Tim had this 9 years ago

Apr 15th, 2016