Chateau St. Jean, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Chateau St. Jean · California › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 1990801
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84 /100
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24
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Taster #4661 · Dec 22, 2025
Found this hiding in the back of my cellar. Figured it was now or never. Won the battle with the cork… barely. Very dark ruby red. Full bodied. Very little detail on the nose. Maybe some leather. Initial tasting had me concerned. Very pruny making me think it may be corked. Time helped it settle down. All the flavor is on the back palate. Medium tannins. Black Cherry, Tabacco. Decanted. Check back later.
2011 vintage
Taster #0312 · Feb 14, 2021
94/100
Light, good taste. Florida arrival gift from Dave Hem.
2018 vintage
Taster #2826 · Dec 24, 2020
75/100
Wow is this bad. California appellation, no idea where they could have sourced these grapes or what they did to them in the process. Can't believe a winery with the bona fides of CSJ would release this. No wonder Publix is doing a bogo on this.
2018 vintage
Taster #1911 · Dec 21, 2020
87/100
Young Med. Body cab, better after opened awhile, bright red fruit notes, not much tannin or finish but as a Publix BOGO for 6.50/btl. You really can’t get too picky. I will try to buy a few more for pizza night.
2018 vintage
Taster #3391 · Feb 21, 2020
77/100
Light and subdued flavors. It’s wine. Neither here nor there. It’s wine. It’s drinkable. It’s alcoholic. I wouldn’t set it aside for a special meal.
2015 vintage
Taster #3846 · Aug 2, 2019
83/100
Needs to breath. Not heavy. Nicely balanced. No lingering after taste.
2015 vintage
Taster #2341 · Jul 23, 2019
88/100
PNP. Very simple Cab. Cherries on the nose. Cherry and cranberry on the palate. Along with some oak.
2015 vintage
Taster #8766 · May 14, 2019
87/100
Cherries, Oak and Tar.Structured.Dry.Not bad for a sub $10 bottle.
2015 vintage
Taster #0151 · May 3, 2018
85/100
Drank this bottle over several days. Once again, it is a great wine for the price at less than $9. The wine had a nice color with a taste of plum and other fruits. The finish was nice and smooth. Would definitely buy again.
2015 vintage
Taster #5446 · Jan 29, 2018
90/100
I had no expectations of this bottle but it surprised me as I opened it in January of 2018, well after the recommended "drink by"date. I did allow the bottle to breathe for 2 hours before even tasting. Very fruity and leathery nose, good balance of acid and tannin with notes of dark fruit and chocolate. Long pleasant finish. Was very good with grilled steaks. Wish I had another couple of bottles!
2011 vintage
Taster #7288 · Jan 23, 2018
88/100
Blackberry, plum, vanilla and milk chocolate. Just a hint of spice on the nose, this is an easy drinker and pleasantly sweet. Not much depth or savory notes, but good ballance between fruit and oak.
2015 vintage
Taster #0151 · Dec 13, 2017
85/100
The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. Tasty wine, had several glasses. Held its own with steak.
2015 vintage
Taster #1913 · Nov 8, 2017
88/100
Had this wine while in USA. It is ok although nothing really special.
2015 vintage
Taster #7015 · Sep 17, 2017
75/100
Meh.
2015 vintage
Taster #3447 · Aug 4, 2017
86/100
Plum and vanilla jump out on the nose. Medium to full-bodied. Tannic yet smooth and creamy, very oaky. Drinking with braised venison and it is excellent.
2015 vintage
Taster #2102 · Feb 28, 2017
87/100
Medium body, fruity, round
2015 vintage
Taster #2975 · Feb 15, 2017
84/100
This wine got markedly better at day 2. Initially there was funkiness upon opening. Once it really opened the funkiness disappeared and got significantly better. Not sure I would buy again.
2015 vintage
Taster #4783 · Sep 9, 2016
62/100
Отврат. Чувствую спирт на губах. После вкусие порошка смешенного с говном
2011 vintage
Taster #8101 · Sep 3, 2016
88/100
What a difference from my first bottle - much tastier. Good fruit, dark cherry. Went well with charcoal grilled burgers.
2011 vintage
Taster #1220 · Dec 26, 2015
85/100
Nice fruit and balance. A lil wimpy for X-mas roast but still a nice wine.
2011 vintage
Taster #8626 · Nov 28, 2015
Très bon avec jarrets d'agneau
2011 vintage
Taster #4640 · Sep 15, 2015
80/100
Tobacco and alcohol create a slightly astringent nose, mouth feels is light to medium bodied, sharp with high acidity not a great finish for a Cabernet
2011 vintage
Taster #2826 · Mar 29, 2015
Very open, big, velvety. Underlying astringency through the finish.
2011 vintage
Taster #1520 · Jan 25, 2015
87/100
Very pleasant with good fruit. Not big oak bomb that many look for.
2011 vintage
Taster #9131 · Nov 11, 2014
Bon vin dans la tradition bordelaise, bien équilibré
2011 vintage
Taster #3853 · Aug 21, 2014
80/100
Not a big fan of this one. Limited complexity with a little bit too much fruity notes. I can think of quite a few better wine at the same price point.
2011 vintage
Taster #8101 · Aug 4, 2014
85/100
Easy to drink. Fruity at onset, little tannins. Had with marinated London broil
2011 vintage
Taster #5706 · Jul 30, 2014
84/100
OK. Bland
2011 vintage
Taster #0981 · May 4, 2013
I thought this wine was very good, and great value. Good taste, Smooth with a nice finish.
2011 vintage