2016 Clos des Jacobins
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The 2016 Clos de Jacobins has an odd nose, overtly floral to the point where it occludes the terroir profile, the DNA of the château. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannins and plenty of chocolaty black fruit, but feels overdone on the finish. It needs more charm. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
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James Suckling
Jancis Robinson MW
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Tasted blind. Strongly perfumed, verging on perceptible VA! Seductive and almost porty. Lots of effort here to smother the tannins. Very distinctive style. Long and rich. Attempt at a Gevrey? Very distinctive! But not that bordelais. (JR)
Very very dark crimson. Opulent nose that’s immediately very winning – but will it be refreshing enough on the palate? Yes! Really quite complex and beautifully balanced. Biscuity flavours and a dry finish. Really all the elements are here and it tastes as though it will have quite a long drinking window. (JR)