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Date Printed: 5/22/2013
Chateau St. Jean Fume Blanc 2009
Chateau St. Jean Fume Blanc 2009
 (search item no. 108633)
Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
PRICE ON 5/22/2013: $14.29

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2010 The Wine Advocate rating: 87 points
2008 Wine Spectator rating: 88 points
2007 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
2006 The Wine Advocate rating: 89 points
2005 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2001 The Wine Advocate rating: 87 points
2001 Wine Enthusiast rating: 87 points
2000 Wine Spectator rating: 86 points
1999 The Wine Advocate rating: 88 points
1998 The Wine Advocate rating: 88 points
1998 Wine Spectator rating: 87 points
1997 Wine Spectator rating: 88 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 89% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon, 1% Viognier.

Vibrant aromas of fresh Asian pear, sweet citrus and jasmine blossom jump from the glass. The nose leads to a refreshing palate with distinct Fumé Blanc flavors of juicy fruit and floral notes. The addition of Semillion to the blend adds a sweet red apple flavor to this refreshing and crisp wine. The finish is long and clean with a lemon zest note.
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About Chateau St. Jean:

 Chateau St. Jean is a winemaking estate located at the foot of the Sugarloaf Ridge in Sonoma Valley near Kenwood, California. Founded in 1973, Chateau St. Jean has long been recognized as a leader in Vineyard Designated wines. Winemaker Steve Reeder has built a reputation for making wines of power and elegance. With over 20 years of vineyard and winemaking experience, his knowledge of Sonoma makes him a master in highlighting the best of each vineyard. Chateau St. Jean was the first Sonoma winery to be awarded the prestigious "Wine of the Year" award from Wine Spectator for its 1996 Cinq Cepages Cabernet Sauvignon, a Bordeaux-style blend of "five varieties."