2023 Couvent des Jacobins
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Ripe red, blue, and black fruits, very floral notes, exotic minty herbs, and classic chocolaty minerality all define the 2023 Couvent Des Jacobins, a solid, outstanding Saint-Emilion. Based on 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot and aged 20 months in 40% new French oak with the balance in second-fill barrels, it's medium-bodied on the palate, clean, and beautifully balanced, with plenty of mid-palate depth and richness. Tasted multiple times with consistent results, it has tons of character and will drink well over the coming 10-15 years. Drink 2026-2041.
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James Suckling
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2023 Couvent des Jacobins is packed with ripe red fruit, iron, white pepper, chalk and mint. This aromatic, mineral-driven Saint-Émilion has quite a bit to offer. Time and a bit of aeration do wonders in releasing the wine's textural richness.
The 2023 Couvent Des Jacobins is based on 84% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot that's still resting in 40% new oak. It's a deep purple-hued, almost inky 2023 revealing a gorgeous nose of ripe black cherries, roasted herbs, spicy oak, and chocolate. It brings ample richness and depth, has building, ripe tannins, and a great finish. I love its overall level of concentration, and it's a beautiful wine that I'd put up with the finest I've tasted from this château.
Round, fruity rich, and dark, with loads of chocolate covered black cherries, licorice, flowers, and spice. The ripe, sweet, round, creamy finish really works this year. The wine blends 84% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot.