Convent of the Jacobins 2016
Convent of the Jacobins 2016
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Tasting notes
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To the eye
Purple color, very deep, dense.
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On the nose
Complex nose of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), spices and
floral, very 'petit verdot'. -
In the mouth
Smooth, full-bodied, silky yet fresh and energetic on the palate. A melted woodiness. A long, silky finish and a hint of salinity on the finish.
Technical sheet
Name
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Grape variety(ies)
Merlot: 82%
Cabernet Franc: 11%
Petit Verdot: 7%
% Alc
14.5% vol.
Aging
Potential aging of 12-15 months, 55% new barrels, 45% single-wine barrels. 225-liter French barrels from Allier, Tronçais and Bertranges
Jacobin Convent
The history of Couvent des Jacobins dates back to the 14th century, when Dominican friars arrived in the heart of the medieval city. A family property since its acquisition by Jean Jean in 1902, the estate's wines combine complexity, density, and great finesse on the palate.