Chateau St. Jean, Napa Valley, Cinq Cepages 2006 Umbria Had with a roasted pork

Had with a roasted pork loin

The same rich fruit was present with a savoury touch together with a certain earthiness and fresh acidity leading at this stage to a firmer and more tannic finish than I recall from previous vintages and a touch of dry caramel which may come from the élevage

(RP)(12/2007)

Drink now - 2040

Fluid and juicy

Chateau St. Jean, Napa Valley, Cinq Cepages 2006 Umbria Had with a roasted porkInto 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