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Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2006-2016, Jancis Robinson MW, Aug 2007

The vintage was slammed by some critics, and shame on them, for many terrific wines came from 1998, after the rush-to-judgment were made. This Cab is round, soft, plummy and polished, with cedar and forest floor nuance, firm acidity and great balance -- a Francophile’s delight.

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

90
89-91/100

Robert Parker

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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89 - 91 points
Robert Parker
Score 89-91/100 · Drink 2000-2012, Robert Parker, Dec 2000

Made in a light style, the medium-bodied 1998 Cinq Cepages (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit-Verdot) exhibits a sweet nose of toast, earth, cedar, licorice, black cherries, and chocolate. There is excellent concentration, but because of the vintage conditions, this wine does not possess much volume, breadth of flavor, or intensity. Drink it during its first 10-12 years of life. (Not yet released) Tel. (707) 833-4134; Fax (707) 833-4200

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Chateau St. Jean
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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

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Dry

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