Chateau St.Jean Reserve Merlot, Sonoma County, USA

圣·讓珍藏梅洛干紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：7875

Easily one of the greatest California Merlots ever. Notable for its complete balance. Nothing sticks out; all the parts work together. The black cherry, plum, black currant, dark chocolate and licorice fruit is big, but perfectly balanced with smoky, sweet oak, while a subtle touch of violets brings a smack of the earth. The tannin-acid structure is just beautiful. Will continue to develop bottle complexity for at least six more years.——S.H.(12/1/2010)—— 96

At about five years of age, this dramatic Merlot is just coming into its own, and there aren’t many Merlots you can say that about. Its tannins are just beginning to melt. As that astringent tide recedes, a beach of pure cherries and blackberries emerges, deep and dry and spicy. Probably at its best now and for a year or two.——S.H.(11/1/2007)—— 93