Chateau St. Jean, Napa Valley, Cinq Cepages 2006 Piedmont modestly tannic and soil-driven finish

modestly tannic and soil-driven finish

dosage: 2-4 gr

Opaque purple-colored and loaded with sensational notes of smoked black fruits

92 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

(BS) (3/2005)

Chateau St. Jean, Napa Valley, Cinq Cepages 2006 Piedmont modestly tannic and soil-driven finishInto neck The 1996 vintage of this wine was ranked #1 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1999 This is a classic Cinq Cepages with signature notes of blackberry jam, red raspberry, milk chocolate and violet. The palate offers a rich, dark fruit density surrounded by well structured tannins. Layers of generous black plum and fresh picked blackberries combine with notes of black tea and mocha. This wine has beautiful oak integration anda lushness