Chateau St. Jean
Bijou California Chardonnay
California, USA
If I tasted blindly, I may have thought this was a Sauv Blanc. A little citrus, a little acid, fairly mild. Great buy at TJs for $6.99 and just grabbed another bottle.
If I tasted blindly, I may have thought this was a Sauv Blanc. A little citrus, a little acid, fairly mild. Great buy at TJs for $6.99 and just grabbed another bottle.
Oct 1st, 2017
Honey pear vanilla to start. Some oak not as much as other chat st jean wines. Some silk. Lingering citrus finish. Full bodied
Honey pear vanilla to start. Some oak not as much as other chat st jean wines. Some silk. Lingering citrus finish. Full bodied
Jul 22nd, 2017
Didn't like the 2013 vintage but this one is better. Still took a couple tastes to let it settle.
Didn't like the 2013 vintage but this one is better. Still took a couple tastes to let it settle.
Apr 15th, 2017
Very fruit forward, little to no oak. Great buy at Trader Joes.
Very fruit forward, little to no oak. Great buy at Trader Joes.
Sep 30th, 2016Thought it too sweet at first, enjoyed much more on 2nd & 3rd tries. Buy again if $8 or so.
Thought it too sweet at first, enjoyed much more on 2nd & 3rd tries. Buy again if $8 or so.
Aug 20th, 2016
Crisp, light oak, and buttery finish. Good wine for $12
Crisp, light oak, and buttery finish. Good wine for $12
Jul 8th, 2016
While the claim on the label of passion fruit is a bit of a stretch, I was pleased with the soft oaky citrus that hints of nectarine. The flavor is well balanced and then has a pleasant, faint lemon finish. I thought this was one of my better experiments in this price range and am very glad to have bought 3 bottles.
While the claim on the label of passion fruit is a bit of a stretch, I was pleased with the soft oaky citrus that hints of nectarine. The flavor is well balanced and then has a pleasant, faint lemon finish. I thought this was one of my better experiments in this price range and am very glad to have bought 3 bottles.
Jun 28th, 2016