Chateau St. Jean "Cinq Cepages" Sonoma Country Red Blend
Country
USA
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
California, California - Sonoma County
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
vintage
2017 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
Medium
Medium
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Medium
Medium
2017 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
Elegant and inviting, Cinq Cépages opens with beautiful aromas of fresh raspberry, red and black currant, sweet floral fruit, and notes of lavender. The lush mouthfeel is filled with supple fruit, warm milk chocolate, toasted chestnut and fall spice flavors. The wine showcases incredibly refined and smooth tannins which leave a silky finish.
wine score
94 Points James Suckling
Cinq Cépages is the flagship wine of Chateau St. Jean. Each year, our winemaker selects fruit from outstanding and proven Bordeaux varietal vineyards to craft a wine that showcases the very best of Sonoma County using the classic five Bordeaux grape varieties.
Profile
Grape Blended
83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot
Palate
The lush mouthfeel is filled with supple fruit, warm milk chocolate, toasted chestnut and fall spice flavors. The wine showcases incredibly refined and smooth tannins which leave a silky finish.
Colour
Deep ruby red.
Aroma
Elegant and inviting, Cinq Cépages opens with beautiful aromas of fresh raspberry, red and black currant, sweet floral fruit, and notes of lavender.
Palate
The lush mouthfeel is filled with supple fruit, warm milk chocolate, toasted chestnut and fall spice flavors. The wine showcases incredibly refined and smooth tannins which leave a silky finish.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
Product details
VINEYARDS
The primary grape sources for the 2017 vintage are from some of the finest appellations throughout Sonoma County. The majority is from Knights Valley (46%) where the fruit highlights boysenberry flavors and elegant tannins. In addition, Cabernet Sauvignon from the Monte Rosso and Mountain Terraces Vineyards in the Moon Mountain add structure, alongside selections from Sonoma Valley including Chateau St. Jean estate Vineyard Malbec. The Louvau vineyard in Dry Creek offers Merlot with lush juiciness and texture, while the Stuhlmuller Vineyard in Alexander Valley brings fruit with savory, dried herb notes and bright berry flavors.
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