Chateau St. Jean 2006 Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)

Country: US / Cinq Cépages
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California
Winery: Chateau St. Jean / Sonoma County

Showing the usual balance and harmony of this bottling, which is made from the five Bordeaux varieties, the ’06 nonetheless lacks a bit of the richness of other vintages. It’s beautifully clean and dry, with sound currant, blackberry, herb tea and cedar flavors, but is missing a certain fatness in the middle. Best now–2012.