Chateau St. Jean
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Founded in 1973 in the Sonoma Valley, CSJ produces a portfolio of wines as well as vineyard designated wines, and the flagship Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon. Found this ‘11 in my cellar. 100% Pinot Noir, several vineyard blends, red berry aromas and spice. On the palate tart cherry flavors with leather spice. Medium finish, fine tannins, ok, getting tired, drink Now!
Founded in 1973 in the Sonoma Valley, CSJ produces a portfolio of wines as well as vineyard designated wines, and the flagship Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon. Found this ‘11 in my cellar. 100% Pinot Noir, several vineyard blends, red berry aromas and spice. On the palate tart cherry flavors with leather spice. Medium finish, fine tannins, ok, getting tired, drink Now!
Feb 11th, 2018Pretty nice wine. Elegant, a bit of spice and toasty qualities. Not a knockout pinot but good for its price range.
Pretty nice wine. Elegant, a bit of spice and toasty qualities. Not a knockout pinot but good for its price range.
2 people found it helpfulNov 19th, 2015
Light, notes of cherry, a bit of spice on the finish.
Light, notes of cherry, a bit of spice on the finish.
1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2015Founded in 1973 in the Sonoma Valley, CSJ produces a portfolio of wines as well as vineyard designated wines, and the flagship Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon. 100% Pinot Noir with red berry aromas and notes of black tea. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with cacao and leather spice. Lively acidity, well balanced on lingering finish ending with a touch of mineral tones.
Founded in 1973 in the Sonoma Valley, CSJ produces a portfolio of wines as well as vineyard designated wines, and the flagship Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon. 100% Pinot Noir with red berry aromas and notes of black tea. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with cacao and leather spice. Lively acidity, well balanced on lingering finish ending with a touch of mineral tones.
Jun 4th, 2017
Not bad. Juicy bright cherry and cola spices, with a bit of candied cranberry, vanilla, soft tannin, and a smooth finish. 2009 was a good vintage.
Not bad. Juicy bright cherry and cola spices, with a bit of candied cranberry, vanilla, soft tannin, and a smooth finish. 2009 was a good vintage.
Jan 8th, 2016Garnet hue with medium-plus saturation. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, chocolate, earthy, graphite, oak, raspberry, smoke, and tobacco. Medium-full body; medium (yet firm) tannins; and medium-high acidity. A rustic, elegant nose; a full, rich palate; and a bold, lingering finish. Several years in the bottle bring tertiary notes to the nose, but nevertheless a silky and elegant finish. Made from 100% Pinot Noir, aged for 7 months in 100% French oak (25% new) before bottling.
Garnet hue with medium-plus saturation. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, chocolate, earthy, graphite, oak, raspberry, smoke, and tobacco. Medium-full body; medium (yet firm) tannins; and medium-high acidity. A rustic, elegant nose; a full, rich palate; and a bold, lingering finish. Several years in the bottle bring tertiary notes to the nose, but nevertheless a silky and elegant finish. Made from 100% Pinot Noir, aged for 7 months in 100% French oak (25% new) before bottling.
Jun 9th, 2020
Rich pinot noir, some nice notes of plum and tobacco. Definitely far from the driest pinot
Rich pinot noir, some nice notes of plum and tobacco. Definitely far from the driest pinot
Jan 7th, 2020
Notes of caramel. Very nice and easy to drink by itself.
Notes of caramel. Very nice and easy to drink by itself.
Jan 29th, 2018Solid, just let it breathe for 30+ minutes
Solid, just let it breathe for 30+ minutes
Aug 25th, 2017