Chateau St. Jean

Eighty-Five Fifty-Five Sonoma County Merlot Blend

9.268 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Onion
Top Notes For
Julia Eklund

Working for this brand now so I might biased but I am enjoying this. Rich flavor and well balanced blend

Working for this brand now so I might biased but I am enjoying this. Rich flavor and well balanced blend

Jun 9th, 2015
Michael Smith

Big and aggressive. Huge dark fruit buttressed by cedar, good acid, and heady alcohol. Tannin is mellow and fine. This one goes to 11.

Big and aggressive. Huge dark fruit buttressed by cedar, good acid, and heady alcohol. Tannin is mellow and fine. This one goes to 11.

May 20th, 2014
Kaushal Kantawala

Medium bodied, full palate and and bouquet, pairs well with red sauce pastas and also stands up well to curries. Delightful. Let it breathe.

Medium bodied, full palate and and bouquet, pairs well with red sauce pastas and also stands up well to curries. Delightful. Let it breathe.

Jun 7th, 2019
Dan Savin

Earthy.

Earthy.

Mar 7th, 2018
Kaushal Kantawala

Delicious fruity forward blend with acidic mid tones and a smooth lingering finish

Delicious fruity forward blend with acidic mid tones and a smooth lingering finish

Nov 14th, 2017
garry post

Dark and somewhat tight to start. Not so familiar with what Petite Verdot ought to taste like (34percent), but there is a taste of Merlot (27percent).

Dark fruit, jammy notes.

Dark and somewhat tight to start. Not so familiar with what Petite Verdot ought to taste like (34percent), but there is a taste of Merlot (27percent).

Dark fruit, jammy notes.

Oct 10th, 2017
Mary H
8.9

Winemaker Margot's plaything, named for the winery's address. A lot of big red flavors but heavy handed with tannins and could use more balance.

Winemaker Margot's plaything, named for the winery's address. A lot of big red flavors but heavy handed with tannins and could use more balance.

Jul 30th, 2017
Steve Haro

Huge and fantastic. Yes well rounded and inviting. Lots of fruit and body and well structured tannin.

Huge and fantastic. Yes well rounded and inviting. Lots of fruit and body and well structured tannin.

May 27th, 2017
Anthony Auger

Strawberry and a hint of spice on the nose. Some herbaceous upfront with cranberry notes. Nice tannic finish that reminded me of black tea

Strawberry and a hint of spice on the nose. Some herbaceous upfront with cranberry notes. Nice tannic finish that reminded me of black tea

Apr 16th, 2017
Michael Schamis

Deep, smoky, developed nose with notes of cassis, black plum with touches of earth, forest floor and mushroom. Juicy, a little spicy and still young and vibrant on the palate. Dark flavors of black cherry, black plum and raspberry lead to notes of oak, leather, dried herbs and black pepper. The finish is full of soft, drying tannins with long, vibrant acidity and a touch of smoke. Beautifully aged, although still a baby, and great pairing with Beef Bourgogne!

Deep, smoky, developed nose with notes of cassis, black plum with touches of earth, forest floor and mushroom. Juicy, a little spicy and still young and vibrant on the palate. Dark flavors of black cherry, black plum and raspberry lead to notes of oak, leather, dried herbs and black pepper. The finish is full of soft, drying tannins with long, vibrant acidity and a touch of smoke. Beautifully aged, although still a baby, and great pairing with Beef Bourgogne!

Oct 16th, 2016