Deep ruby in color, this Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a huge amount of blueberry, plum, and violets on the nose, with oak spices shining through. On the palate, blue fruit flavors combine with cassis and plum to create a very deep berry and fruit profile. The wine finishes with strong oak spice supported by the tannic structure. Very drinkable with a strong acidity complementing the tannins and fruit flavors. Drink now, or cellar for up to 15 years.
Vineyard/Winemaking Notes
Vineyards and Vintage
The fruit was selected from several vineyard sites throughout the Alexander Valley where Cabernet Sauvignon grows best including some of St. Jean’s traditional sources: Asti Vineyard, Stuhlmuller Vineyard as well as Belle Terre vineyard.
The 2015 growing season was one of outstanding quality marked with ideal weather for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. The continuation of California’s drought brought a dry winter followed by a dry and early spring with an early bud break. Weather was warm and consistent throughout late spring and summer which allowed for full development in the grapes. We began picking the grapes in September, and while overall yields were low, the quality and depth of flavor of the fruit was excellent.
Each of these lots were fermented to dryness individually in stainless steel, then drained and pressed and aged in 12% once-used oak and 88% neutral French oak. The wine was racked only once after secondary fermentation was complete in each lot and then the wine was blended and put back to barrel for a total élevage of 10 months.
Winemaking
After the grapes were harvested and destemmed, Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren used a combination of open and closed top fermentation methods. The wine was then barreled down into 60% French and 40% American Oak barrels for 20 months of oak aging. This wine was bottled in August of 2017 and received another 6 months of bottle age prior to its release on January 1, 2018, to celebrate the 45th anniversary of our famed winery.
Winemaker: Margo Van Staaveren “Blending passion, skill and style.”
2018 will be Margo Van Staaveren’s 38th harvest at Chateau St Jean. She was named “Winemaker of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast magazine in 2008. During her long tenure with the winery, Margo has played a pivotal role in every facet of the winemaking process. As winemaker, she makes the final decisions involving blend and style to produce consistently high quality wines in the super premium and luxury category.
Specs
Vintage: 2015
Size: 1.5 L per bottle
Vinification: Prior to final blending, each component was aged separately for 23 months in French (76%) and American (24%) oak, with 19% new oak
Harvest dates: September 7-October 2, 2015
Brix: 26.1°
Bottling date: August 23, 2017
Alcohol: 14.9%
Total Acidity: 0.62 g/100mL
pH: 3.71
Included in the Box
1-bottles:
1x 2015 45th Anniversary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Magnum
Case:
3x 2015 45th Anniversary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Magnum
For the past 45 years, Chateau St. Jean has made its home in the heart of Sonoma, a region of dramatic diversity perfect for growing a wide variety of exceptional grapes. Our 45th Anniversary Special Edition release celebrates our legacy of producing terroir-driven wines from across the renowned region. Sourced from Alexander Valley, this Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant yet structured representation of Sonoma County’s premier Cabernet growing region.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WA, WV, WI
@aces219@lindylouwho@rjquillin hah. I suppose I could give up my bottle. I had forgotten all about it TBH. Just let me know what I missed out on whenever you pop the cork!
How much more are you saving by buying a full case (3 magnums)?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Chateau St. Jean 45th Anniversary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum - $66 = 26.49%
Guess there wont be any Lab reports without violating the social distancing since it takes a village to review a magnum. Be safe and stay healthy out there !
As most, I’m in for 3. St Jean has always been a reliable wine.
thanks Winedavid49 for your efforts in getting more 3paks – saw this deal early west coast time no issues ordering my case 6pm PST – glad it was still available
Hoping that I can successfully Caseleg(?) Mateleg(?) this to myself by shipping to Western PA with a redirect to a mystery location in OH that will only be revealed by UPS once the package is en-route.
RJ tried to help me do this once before but the closest location they would redirect to in OH was nearly 90 minutes away. I was able to select a much closer original destination this time which should, theoretically, lead to a much closer pickup location but given UPS’s limited choices we will just have to wait and see…
Any SoCal 'mates pick this one up and have a spare?
UPS has so totally bungled multiple shipments this week, three aborted deliveries on two, and now a case from the TWS sale that will live over the weekend somewhere, I’m just not doing anything that ships UPS.
FedEx, otoh, just now dropped off two in addition to one this morning.
@rjquillin
Crappy about UPS and it occurred to me overnight than when we tried that previous experiment, FedEx was still doing the shipping and there were a number of pickup locations to choose from. With UPS, I will probably only get 1 choice, a UPS hub in PA that may end up being further away than the original destination (a shipping store in Hermitage, PA that handles both UPS and FedEx packages).
This one is probably going to end up being returned to sender, because I didn’t think it through all the way.
WD, I sent a request to customer service to cancel the order. It will save us all some hassle if you can help enable that. Apologies for the errant order attempt.
Tasting Notes
Vineyard/Winemaking Notes
Vineyards and Vintage
Winemaking
Specs
Included in the Box
Price Comparison
$497.64 a Case (3-Bottles) at Chateau St. Jean
About The Winery
Winery: Chateau St. Jean
Founded: 1975
Location: Kenwood, CA
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WA, WV, WI
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, April 23rd - Monday, April 27th
Chateau St. Jean 45th Anniversary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
$82.99 - $182.99
2015 Chateau St. Jean 45th Anniversary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
No Virginia? Rude . . . Hahahahaha
Who wants to split a bottle
Any Seattleites interested in sharing a case? That’s where the screaming deal is.
@aces219 i would, but i want to drink one and save at least one. Hope you are staying safe and sane here in the PNW!
@aces219 I’d be interested in one magnum…
@lindylouwho great. I’ll order and hope that someone else wants to join…otherwise I can be OK with 2. Just definitely don’t need 3.
@aces219 @lindylouwho I’ll take one
@lindylouwho @Twich22 so, one of these took a header out of my storage unit today and went splat
do you both still want yours?
@aces219 @lindylouwho @Twich22
@aces219 @lindylouwho @rjquillin hah. I suppose I could give up my bottle. I had forgotten all about it TBH. Just let me know what I missed out on whenever you pop the cork!
My son was born in 2015, so I better start stocking up for his graduation party! In for a case!
/giphy calm-unlikely-farmer
Oh man, this looks great!
@kasandrae I tried to light up MI but…whoops, case are gone
@ttboy23 ordered. You can have a case from me
@kasandrae ok, they came back online. I just wanted to make sure one of us got one
How much more are you saving by buying a full case (3 magnums)?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Chateau St. Jean 45th Anniversary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum - $66 = 26.49%
Guess there wont be any Lab reports without violating the social distancing since it takes a village to review a magnum. Be safe and stay healthy out there !
As most, I’m in for 3. St Jean has always been a reliable wine.
@forlich hah! you got that right. they couldn’t even spare a sample for us to try. one of the few we offer blind. but i’m confident!
I’m going to pick up a case - anyone in North Chicago burbs want a bottle?
@pete0744 I’m in Indy and would love to grab one if you ever happen to make it down here!
Sweet deal
/giphy grave-grainy-root
Crap, “cases” are gone, the winemaker doesn’t want to add some more inventory do they…?
@joshfulks just got some more. but not many!
@Winedavid49 Ordered, thank you!!
@joshfulks nice! hope you enjoy.
3-pack, Pretty please?!
@winedavid49 thank you
@ttboy23 very welcome. hope you have a nice outing with this beast!
Cases addre gone… again…
@albany14us just got some more!
Argh gone…
@albany14us just got some more!
@Winedavid49 break any arms yet?
@rjquillin hah, a man’s gotta do…
I’m in and intact! Thanks!
Southern Vermont, anyone want a bottle? I bought a case.
thanks Winedavid49 for your efforts in getting more 3paks – saw this deal early west coast time no issues ordering my case 6pm PST – glad it was still available
@Putsch yer welcome! this was a fun one!
Hoping that I can successfully Caseleg(?) Mateleg(?) this to myself by shipping to Western PA with a redirect to a mystery location in OH that will only be revealed by UPS once the package is en-route.
RJ tried to help me do this once before but the closest location they would redirect to in OH was nearly 90 minutes away. I was able to select a much closer original destination this time which should, theoretically, lead to a much closer pickup location but given UPS’s limited choices we will just have to wait and see…
/giphy traceable-forgetful-body
Any SoCal 'mates pick this one up and have a spare?
UPS has so totally bungled multiple shipments this week, three aborted deliveries on two, and now a case from the TWS sale that will live over the weekend somewhere, I’m just not doing anything that ships UPS.
FedEx, otoh, just now dropped off two in addition to one this morning.
@rjquillin
Crappy about UPS and it occurred to me overnight than when we tried that previous experiment, FedEx was still doing the shipping and there were a number of pickup locations to choose from. With UPS, I will probably only get 1 choice, a UPS hub in PA that may end up being further away than the original destination (a shipping store in Hermitage, PA that handles both UPS and FedEx packages).
This one is probably going to end up being returned to sender, because I didn’t think it through all the way.
@rjquillin @winedavid49
WD, I sent a request to customer service to cancel the order. It will save us all some hassle if you can help enable that. Apologies for the errant order attempt.