Tasting Notes
This third vintage of Chateau St. Jean’s Le Seul Pinot Noir offers inviting aromas of
bright Bing cherry, strawberry and sweet baking spice notes of cinnamon and clove.
The nose leads to a smooth and silky mouthfeel with flavors of Santa Rosa plum,
cherry cola, hints of anise and a slight smoky tobacco leaf finish. The wine has a
cool-climate structure with seamless tannins and bright acidity which lead to an
elegant finish.
Vineyard Note
Chateau St. Jean’s third vintage of Le Seul Pinot Noir hails from the incredible
Gap’s Crown and Sun Chase vineyards, both located in the Petaluma Gap area of
Sonoma County.
The stunningly beautiful Gap’s Crown vineyard is located on the western edge of
Sonoma Mountain and ranges in elevation from 300 to 840 feet. The vineyard is heavily
influenced by cool ocean breezes and a natural fog pocket that stalls over the area
allowing the fruit to ripen slowly over the course of the growing season. This results in
perfect balance between sugar development and phenolic ripeness.
The Sun Chase vineyard is one of the most highly sought-after vineyards in the Petaluma
Gap. The 248-acre vineyard is heavily influenced by cool ocean breezes as it sits
above the fog line and these well-known winds reduce heat stress on the grapevines,
allowing for slow and even maturation of the fruit.
Well-known and highly regarded Dijon clone 777 was selected as the exclusive clone
for this wine. This Pinot Noir clone (#777) gives lush fruit and a seductive texture to
the final wine.
