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Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignontext
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Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Sonoma County, California, United StatesPeppery, waxy, saddle leather, tobacco, cedar, cassis, iodine, licorice, black olive, resin, vanilla aromas. Dry, elegant, supple, moderately fresh palate with light tannins. Coffee, cedar, tobacco, chocolate, clove, cassis, cherry jam, peppery, spicy, licorice, resin flavours with a meaty, cigar, leather finish. Good complexity and aromatics but youthful with a warm finish. Needs 2-5 years to soften.Tasted: 04 April 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$90.00750ml 
Producer: Château Saint JeanDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Petit Verdot - MalbecCSPC: 552927UPC: 0089819056583