Think I have the right one...high expectations here for some reason but very mediocre. Oaky with a metallic finish. Mellowed a bit after awhile but still. 14.4% no surprise. No cinq cepages here — 5 years ago
Pleasing Cali cab. Elegant and well balanced. Typical of chateau st Jean. — 6 years ago
Not super bacony, blue and black fruit, slight flowers, slight brine. Very elegant. — 7 years ago
Lovely wine. Corals with earthy tones, mineral finish. — 7 years ago
Still young. — 8 years ago
Deeep ruby color.
Aromas of cassis, black pepper, spice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, black pepper, green bell pepper, oak spice. Rich, chewy, tannins.
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 8 months ago
Fantastic. A great example of French bx. Great balance. — 4 years ago
Wonderfully heave chocolate notes and spice on the front. Very smooth finish. — 6 years ago
Great nose, I could just smell it all night. Full flavor, yet light bodied. — 7 years ago
I had a bottle of this wine a while ago and it was spectacular: 94pts. The second, which I drank a few weeks ago, was very good, but not as good as the first one, but still pretty decent: 90 pts. On average 92. A fine claret by the owners of Cheval Blanc. — 8 years ago
Nice but needs some time to open up - either a couple years or an hour in a decanter. Deep dark red fruit with a hint of spicy poking through the considerable structure. — 9 years ago
Violet color, plum, violet, blueberry jam. ? Is it PN? Quite juicy. Mistook to take it with Japanese food. This is for the one to enjoy it without food, after dinner. But depending on raising temperature, a bit animal flavor is getting increased. So it would possibly choose lovers. Or enjoy it at lower temperature. 2018 @2280, domaine -, 210519 — 4 years ago
Great red wine with Christmas prime rib — 6 years ago
150m / red clay, wow aromatics, raspberry. Pepper. — 7 years ago
While i don’t drink cabs often, this was a delicious $9 grab from the store — 7 years ago
Beautifully balanced Bordeaux. Complex, smooth, leather with a nice long finish. — 8 years ago
3rd Place.... — 8 years ago
Jack Petras
This 2022 is next level. Have had several Rhône whites recently and this is a standard bearer. So focused. About editing and restraint with subtle hints of this and that without hitting you over the with anything. Dominated by Rousanne which explains its elegance and subtlety. Has a honeyed fresh slightly poached apricot and apple combo with whiffs of baking spices. Great Lacey quartz structure. Beguiling.. perfect with scallops, acorn squash and rice pilaf — 8 months ago