At nine years this is hitting its stride and probably at the apex of its tasting window and profile, not likely to improve further with aging, but certainly with a decade of enjoyment ahead. Regretably, this was our last bottle. Consistent with earlier tasting notes - Dark inky purplish garnet colored, full bodied, concentrated forward black raspberry and black currant fruits accented by sweet floral tones, spicy acidity and an undercurrent of mocha and hint of clove spice. https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2023/03/chateau-st-jean-estate-cabernet-franc.html
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This was a bonus pour beyond scope of our planned Reserve tasting at the Chateau and it was a real treat. Dark inky purplish garnet colored, full bodied, concentrated forward black raspberry and black currant fruits accented by sweet floral tones, spicy acidity and an undercurrent of mocha and hint of clove spice. Loved it! Limited release, available only at the winery.
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3/4/2023 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 92 Points
At nine years this is hitting its stride and probably at the apex of its tasting window and profile, not likely to improve further with aging, but certainly with a decade of enjoyment ahead. Regretably, this was our last bottle. Consistent with earlier tasting notes - Dark inky purplish garnet colored, full bodied, concentrated forward black raspberry and black currant fruits accented by sweet floral tones, spicy acidity and an undercurrent of mocha and hint of clove spice.
https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2023/03/chateau-st-jean-estate-cabernet-franc.html
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8/10/2022 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistent with my earlier tasting and notes on this label.
https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2022/08/st-jean-cabernet-franc-2014.html
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6/15/2022 - catlady Likes this wine: 92 Points
Big bold cab franc. Loved it.
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2/29/2020 - Skiperwaif wrote: 82 Points
This wine is all green wood - sapling, stem. Challenging to drink.
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7/30/2017 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 92 Points
This was a bonus pour beyond scope of our planned Reserve tasting at the Chateau and it was a real treat. Dark inky purplish garnet colored, full bodied, concentrated forward black raspberry and black currant fruits accented by sweet floral tones, spicy acidity and an undercurrent of mocha and hint of clove spice. Loved it! Limited release, available only at the winery.
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