Chateau Souverain Cabernet
California Cabernet since 1943, poured here for decades.
The story behind Chateau Souverain
J. Leland Stewart founded Chateau Souverain in 1943, and the first harvest came off Howell Mountain in Napa Valley in 1944. The name nods to the French word for sovereign. Winemaking moved to Alexander Valley in 1973, and E. & J. Gallo acquired the brand in 2015.
Today the fruit is drawn from across the North Coast AVA, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, Lake County and Mendocino, blended across microclimates for consistency. Soils run sedimentary and volcanic. The Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in oak for subtle wood and vanilla without burying the fruit.
Explore the Chateau Souverain range
Six bottlings from Chateau Souverain reach our shelves, from the flagship Cabernet to a bourbon barrel aged take on the same grape.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Red wine | 13.9% ABV | Dark fruit, mocha, oak vanilla, firm tannin |
| Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet | Red wine | 14.5% ABV | Cabernet fruit with bourbon barrel spice and caramel |
| Merlot | Red wine | Not stated | Plum and soft oak, round mid palate |
| Pinot Noir | Red wine | Not stated | Bright cherry, light body, gentle tannin |
| Chardonnay | White wine | Not stated | Apple and citrus with a soft oak edge |
| Sauvignon Blanc | White wine | Not stated | Citrus and green herb, crisp finish |
WineChateau Souverain - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$12.99Out of stock
WineChateau Souverain - Merlot 750mL$12.99Out of stock
WineChateau Souverain - Chardonnay 750mL$12.99Out of stock
WineChateau Souverain - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$11.99
WineChateau Souverain - Pinot Noir 750mL$10.99Out of stock
WineChateau Souverain - Bourbon Cabernet 750mL$12.99Which Chateau Souverain is right for you?
Chateau Souverain sits in the everyday California tier, and we price it that way. The Pinot Noir is $10.99, the Sauvignon Blanc $11.99, and the Cabernet Sauvignon, Bourbon Cabernet, Chardonnay and Merlot all land at $12.99 per 750mL. That is real North Coast fruit at a number you can repeat on a Tuesday. Stock moves fast on the Cabernet, so check availability before you drive over, or buy Chateau Souverain online and we will have it waiting.
Enough tannin and dark fruit for a grilled ribeye without a second thought on price.
Bourbon barrel spice on Cabernet fruit, a bridge for whiskey drinkers at $12.99.
Cherry and soft tannin, our lowest price here at $10.99, easy with roast chicken.