Clos des Jacobins 2014, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé - Parker 87
€41.50
(€55.33 L)
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A complex Saint-Emilion with grippy tannins and a quick finish. Notes of blackcurrant, licorice, and sea salt.
Winemaker and Vineyard: Clos des Jacobins owes its name to the Benedictine preaching monks who were baptized Jacobins in reference to Saint-Jacques, the patron saint of the Parisian convent of the order. Located at the entrance to the medieval city of Saint-Emilion, the vineyard enjoys a unique terroir due to its southern exposure and soil rich in limestone scree mixed with clay. The vineyard, consisting of a single plot around the cellars, has been in place since the 17th century and has recently benefited from a complete renovation of its cellars and thermo-regulated wooden vats.
Tasting: The 2014 Clos des Jacobins has a rather disjointed bouquet compared to its peers, with strong peat-like undergrowth aromas that obstruct the black and red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, blackcurrant pastilles mixed with licorces and sea salt. It is trying to juggle too many things at once to impress, a Saint Emilion that if simpler would have worked better. Plus, it falls away too quickly on the finish. robertparker.com (03.31.2017)
Service: Serve at room temperature (16-18°C) to accompany a grapefruit duck breast.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Alcohol | 13,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| Storage advice | Cellaring up to 15 years. |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | SCEA Clos des Jacobins, 4 La Gomerie, 33330 Saint-Emilion, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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A complex Saint-Emilion with grippy tannins and a quick finish. Notes of blackcurrant, licorice, and sea salt.