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With incredible vineyard views, a dramatic mountain backdrop, lush gardens, and the elegant 1920s chateau, you're invited to experience our award-winning wines at your leisure, while enjoying the breathtaking and relaxing ambiance of the estate.

Step into a dream when you step onto the estate of Chateau St. Jean. With an abundance of exotic plants and numerous water features, our elegant gardens are the perfect backdrop to enjoy a fabulous picnic while tasting our collection of award-winning wines.

Inviting alcoves beckon our visitors and encourage leisurely enjoyment of our wines with lush garden views.

Reminiscent of the rustic gardens of country villas in Italy and the south of France, you’ll be transported when you visit our piece of paradise in the Sonoma Valley.

European Charm in a Historic Sonoma Valley Estate

The original Chateau was built as a summer home in the early 1920s for Ernest and Maude Goff and their children. Though the surrounding land was initially planted to white wine grapes, prohibition soon curtailed grape growing throughout the valley, and the property was replanted to prunes and walnuts.

When Chateau St. Jean was established in 1973, the decision was made to preserve the Goff legacy, and the Chateau was fully restored and opened to the public. It has since been listed in the National Trust for Historic Preservation.