The full-bodied 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve exhibits aromas of sweet vanillin, blackberries and black currants. Aged 36 months in barrel, this brooding, backward blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot reveals plenty of potential and may merit an even higher rating after several more years in the cellar. It should be drunk over the following 10-15 years.
Chateau St. Jean offers some fabulous values in their portfolio, particularly for readers interested in Sauvignon Blanc (which they call Fume Blanc), one of California’s finest Pinot Blancs and their generic Sonoma Chardonnay, which is an absolute steal at $15. There’s also a new entry of Sonoma Coast Chardonnay that’s slightly more expensive. I tasted six Chardonnays from Chateau St. Jean, and, surprisingly, the least expensive cuvees fared better than the higher priced offerings, although none of them are expensive. The red wines, especially those from the 2011 vintage, are somewhat hit or miss, although none miss by too much.
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