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Château St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Château St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Château St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Alexander Valley, California, United States



Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 2
 
Price: $65.00
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 14.2%
 

Drink: 2016-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Château St. Jean

Greg Hughes rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This well respected producer made this wine from grapes sourced from Alexander Valley, in the Northern inland stretches parallel to the Sonoma Coast. It discovered and claims some of the most prestigious single vineyard plots in all of Alexander Valley.
Deep, dark purple, with ruby edges.
The acidity is a little noticeable initially (sweet tarts?), but lets go with some air-time. Tons of primary fruit: cherry, cassis, blackberry, fig, and damson. Great spice dimension too. Roasted filberts, charred wood, milk chocolate, and nutmeg.
I've seen this modest offering age for a long time - up to 15-20 years. Good, reliable cellaring choice.... If you can keep your hands off it.
 

  


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