The Bordeaux varietals include a well-made, straightforward 2007 Cabernet Franc CSJ Estate Vineyard that reveals hints of cedar wood, mint, bay leaf, and red and black currants in a medium-bodied, straightforward, but pleasant and endearing style. It is meant to be drunk over the next 5-6 years.
Readers looking for a bevy of outstanding white wines at remarkably fair prices need look no further than the copious number of selections from Chateau St. Jean. There’s a lot to like at all different price points, but the under $25 grouping is especially strong, as evidenced by the following tasting notes. This winery has long been one of the leaders in producing Loire Valley-styled Sauvignon Blancs, which they call Fume Blanc. The Pinot Noir program is less successful than the Chardonnays, but progress is evident with each new vintage.
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