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Chateau St. Jean Fumé Blanc 2009 Wine Review

Chateau St. Jean Fumé Blanc 2009

Chateau St. Jean Fumé Blanc 2009

Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $25.95

Drink: 2009-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.6%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Chateau St. Jean

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Stunning lemon brightness pierces through the rich voluptuous texture of this wine like sunlight through a cloud. Gorgeous notes of Asian pear and green apples are wrapped in toasty oak for a long, satisfying finish. Fall-for-it smokiness gets you right into the glass, then your engulfed in lemon and lime essence that is supported by an underlying richness. Full-bodied and balanced. I terrific wine for the money.

Fumé Blanc food pairings: roast chicken, lobster in butter, corn dishes.

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This Chateau St. Jean Fumé Blanc 2009 was reviewed on June 25, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 537639
  • $15.74 
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Reviews and Ratings

Matilde Parente rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

A richer, less tart style of Sauvignon Blanc that still delivers lemony freshness with moderate weight and a smoky, lingering finish. Pairs beautifully with Meyer lemon shrimp risotto, white meats, lemon-dressed salads and appetizers.
Darlene Myers - CAPS Student rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

When I was taking my first wine fundamentals course, this was one of the wines we reviewed. The 2009 Chateau St. Jean La Petite Etoile Vineyard Fume Blanc is a mouthful to say, but a pleasant mouthful of wine on the palate. Crisp aromas of lemongrass and vibrant acidic flavours of kiwi on the palate. A winner in my mouth!
Love this mouth-watering Sauvignon Blanc that was mostly stainless-steel tank fermented with a portion of the wine done in oak. Smoky on the nose with soft citrus, lime, ripe pear and fresh green apple crunch flavours so refreshing on the palate. Very quaffable now.
Vibrant aromas of fresh Asian pear, sweet citrus and jasmine blossom jump from the glass. The nose leads to a refreshing palate with distinct Fumé Blanc flavors of juicy fruit and floral notes.

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