Fresh and bright, with aromas of sliced oranges, dark berries and cedar that follow through to a medium body with fine tannins and a crisp and bright finish. ~ 95-96 James Suckling
Gorgeous deep and juicy plum and blackberry aromas with subtle spice: a superlative aromatic expression. The best expression I recall from this estate en primeur, hats off for the spice, the velvety tannins, and the balance. A wine that is thirst quenching insofar as you have depth but also lots of tension and energy. Cooler clay soils certainly played a role in the success as did the judicious tannin extractions, with integrated tannins from the 35% new oak. ~ 94 Decanter
Offering up notes of ripe cherries and cassis framed by toasty oak, the 2025 Couvent des Jacobins is medium- to full-bodied, rich and dense, with a concentrated core of fruit, plenty of structuring tannin and lively balancing acids. It's another strong performance for this 10.5-hectare Saint-Émilion property. ~ 92-94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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- "Fresh and Bright" ~96 James Suckling
- "Another Strong Performance for This St-Emilion Property" ~ 94WA
- Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe From Historic Estate
- 13th-Century Convent With Cellars Beneath Medieval Streets
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- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Region:
- Bordeaux
- Sub-Appellation:
- Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
- Alcohol:
- 13.5%
- Size:
- 750ml
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Couvent des Jacobins
Couvent des Jacobins is a historic Saint-Émilion estate built around a 13th-century Dominican convent in the heart of the medieval town, with cellars running beneath its streets.
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