Chateau St. Jean, Napa Valley, Cinq Cepages 2006 Piedmont floral perfume

floral perfume

modestly tannic and soil-driven finish

Brilliant balance and length

dosage: 2-4 gr

92 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Chateau St. Jean, Napa Valley, Cinq Cepages 2006 Piedmont floral perfumeInto 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