CHT ST JEAN CINQ CEPAGES 17

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Founded in 1973 by Robert and Edward Merzoian and Kenneth Sheffield, and named after sister-in-law, wife and sister, Jean Sheffield Merzoian, Chateau St. Jean was conceived as a true fine wine estate in the European style, where wines from individual vineyards were kept separate to fully capture individual character of each vineyard site. The wines received immediate critical acclaim, and Chateau St. Jean was soon recognized as a leader in single vineyard designated wines. Today, Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren calls upon 40 years of vineyard and winemaking expertise at Chateau St. Jean to continue the legacy of our founders, focusing on creating high quality wines from across California

Tasting Notes:
Aromas including black currant, cassis, delicate notes of perfumed violet, and savory tobacco leaves. Secondary aromas of roasted espresso, nuanced notes of earl gray tea, and sweet spices like cinnamon and clove add to the complexity. The palate finds rich, plush flavors of black raspberry and dark chocolate. This full-bodied wine has well-integrated, ripe tannins giving the wine a mouth-pleasing structure and layers of complexity.