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Chateau St. Jean

Reserve Sonoma County Merlot

9.470 ratings
9.47 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Chateau St. JeanSonoma County, CaliforniaMerlot
Top Notes For
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.6

A phenomenal wine that shows how balanced, perfectly-ripe, not over-ripe CA merlot can age spectacularly.

A phenomenal wine that shows how balanced, perfectly-ripe, not over-ripe CA merlot can age spectacularly.

2 people found it helpfulJul 14th, 2014
Robert Doan
9.5

Divine. This wine has been waiting for Valentines Day. Beautiful color. Fantastic nose. Mature taste with supple tannins.

Divine. This wine has been waiting for Valentines Day. Beautiful color. Fantastic nose. Mature taste with supple tannins.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2016
Jay Eagan
9.5

A great old CSJ - love it

A great old CSJ - love it

1 person found it helpfulSep 8th, 2015
Natalie Griffin
9.8

Soapy perfume, super smooth. Honestly the best Merlot I've ever tasted.

Soapy perfume, super smooth. Honestly the best Merlot I've ever tasted.

1 person found it helpfulJun 18th, 2015
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.2

Luscious merlot, perfect age, the end of an era for that winery

Luscious merlot, perfect age, the end of an era for that winery

1 person found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2015
William Langley
9.3

Unctuous. Blue and BlackBerry jam mixed with dark chocolate. Silky smooth. Only Margo can integrate oak like this. Drink now... Or whenever.

Unctuous. Blue and BlackBerry jam mixed with dark chocolate. Silky smooth. Only Margo can integrate oak like this. Drink now... Or whenever.

Jan 21st, 2016
Bernard Rethore

Owner, Fion Wines

9.1

Merlot, cab and Malbec. Mostly merlot. Sweet tasting and perfect with Suz brownies.
HalloMagWeen part 3

Merlot, cab and Malbec. Mostly merlot. Sweet tasting and perfect with Suz brownies.
HalloMagWeen part 3

Nov 1st, 2015
Philippe Thibault
9.6

Margo rocks!

Margo rocks!

Apr 7th, 2014
Steve Haro
9.6

From mag.

From mag.

Aug 11th, 2020
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9.2

Gave this 30 minutes in the decanter and then enjoyed. Terrific dark fruit, mainly plums, with a backing note of cocoa. Ample acidity provides length and lift on the finish and suggest this can age for at least several years. Paired well with a prime filet.

Gave this 30 minutes in the decanter and then enjoyed. Terrific dark fruit, mainly plums, with a backing note of cocoa. Ample acidity provides length and lift on the finish and suggest this can age for at least several years. Paired well with a prime filet.

Jan 20th, 2019