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1998 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages (half-bottle)
| Vineyard: | Chateau St. Jean |
| Price: | $43.19- $85.00 |
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| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Style: | Red Wine |
| Region: | United States > California > Sonoma County |
| Other Vintages: | 2003 2002 2000 1999 1996 1995 |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot are all aged two years in French and American oak, then blended to create this rich, Bordeaux-style wine.
Expert Reviews
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Wine & SpiritsThis 250-acre estate was founded in 1973, passed from the original owners to Japanese drinks giants Suntory in 1984, and then to Beringer Blass in 1997. Cinq Ceacute;pages comprises the five Bordeaux grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (76%), Merlot (10%), Cabernet Franc (8%), Malbec (4%) and Petit Verdot (2%). Winemaker Steve Reeder uses fruit from Alexander Valley, Sonoma Valley, Knights Valley and Dry Creek Valley. The 1996 was Wine of the Year 1999.
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CellarTracker Community Tasting NotesCommunity Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 48 notes)
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Wine Spectator
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Wine Advocate
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Wine Enthusiast
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Vintage ChartRating for United States-California: 85 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>
User Tasting Note
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1$hm@3Lrich cherry and raspberry, hints of cedar and forest floor, elegant tannins
