Reviews & Ratings

2011 Chateau St Jean Chardonnay "Sonoma Coast"

Winery: Chateau St Jean

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Sonoma Coast"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 3,134

KWG Score: 86.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: January 18, 2014

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Chardonnay from Chateau St. Jean opens with a cantaloupe and mild apple bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced and pleasant. The flavor profile is an oak influenced Barlett pear with notes of butterscotch. I also detected a touch of the apple, minerality, and the cantaloupe that I found in the nose. The finish is dry and its flavors linger for a little while. This wine is food friendly and would pair well with chicken cordon bleu. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The Chateau St. Jean Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is a very light gold color, dazzling in the glass. Inviting aromas of Meyer lemon, fresh kiwi and rain-soaked crushed stones lead to a delicate yet flavorful palate. Flavors of fresh nectarine, vanilla spice meet a decided core of bright acidity. The wine resembles a Chablis style, firm structure with beautiful fruit expression and a lingering finish.

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