1999 Chateau St. Jean Merlot Sonoma County
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Score 88/100 · Drink 2002-2014, Robert Parker, Aug 2002
The deep plum-colored 1999 Merlot St. Jean Estate Vineyard offers up mocha, plum, and black cherry flavors, excellent density, good chewiness, and austere tannin as well as hardness in the finish. It should drink well for 10-12 years. Tel. (707) 833-4134; Fax (707) 833-4200
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88/100
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88
88/100
Robert Parker
89
88-89/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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88 - 89 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88-89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Saturated medium ruby. Oaky aromas of currant, blackberry and tobacco leaf. Dense, ripe cherry, berry and tar flavors; offers good texture and ripeness but modest nuance. Finishes with chewy, ripe tannins and a leafy note.
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