Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages 1996
Varietal: Bordeaux Red Blends
Vineyard: Chateau St. Jean
Region: Sonoma County, California
#1 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 1999
This wine captures the best of "five varieties" the depth and dark fruit of Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), supple texture of Merlot (11%), spice of Cabernet Franc (8%), , roasted coffee of Malbec (3%), and intense color of Petite Verdot (3%).
Black cherry, cassis, chocolate, blueberry and spice fill the nose of this Cabernet Sauvignon blend. On the mouth, concentrated flavors of bittersweet chocolate, blackberry, coffee, toasted oak and tobacco provide this complex wine with a smooth, savory finish.
