Chateau St. Jean

Cinq Cépages Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

9.338 ratings

9.310 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

9.1

Wine Spectator Wine of the Year from my memory so I bought a case....last bottle and frankly it’s darn good! Good focus even with 5 grapes and nice Bordeaux nose...only know upon sipping from higher alcohol and intense fruit/acid without the clumsiness. I’ll give WS some credit here as 96 sleeper wine of the year!

Wine Spectator Wine of the Year from my memory so I bought a case....last bottle and frankly it’s darn good! Good focus even with 5 grapes and nice Bordeaux nose...only know upon sipping from higher alcohol and intense fruit/acid without the clumsiness. I’ll give WS some credit here as 96 sleeper wine of the year!

Sep 15th, 2020

9.3

Incredibly fresh and youthful. Slight greenness.

Incredibly fresh and youthful. Slight greenness.

2 people found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2016

10

1996. Great finish.

1996. Great finish.

2 people found it helpfulJul 12th, 2015

James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.3

Still in a great place. Drink these now!

Still in a great place. Drink these now!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2017

9.5

Drinking perfectly. Vibrant and complex.
94 in 16

Drinking perfectly. Vibrant and complex.
94 in 16

1 person found it helpfulJun 12th, 2016

9.6

Sarah had this 10 years ago

Sarah had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2015

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.9

jesus had this 10 years ago

jesus had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2015

9.2

A classic - drinking perfectly

A classic - drinking perfectly

1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2015

Keith Kitelinger

9.4

96.... very good

96.... very good

1 person found it helpfulDec 6th, 2014

Patrick Mcgowan

9.7

1996 cab from Chateau St Jean

1996 cab from Chateau St Jean

1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2013