Clos des Jacobins Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé – French Red Wine

Description

Clos des Jacobins Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

Experience the pinnacle of Bordeaux’s Right Bank with Clos des Jacobins Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé. Situated at the foot of the famed Saint-Émilion hill, the estate benefits from a unique limestone-clay terroir that imparts vibrant mineral grip and velvety polish. Blending predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, this exceptional Grand Cru Classé is aged for 12–15 months in French oak barrels under expert consulting from Hubert de Boüard, resulting in a prestigious, age-worthy wine of remarkable richness.

Quick-Scan Product Facts: Clos des Jacobins

• Style: Full-Bodied, Dense & Elegant Bordeaux Red Wine (Grand Cru Classé)

• Origin: France (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux)

• Producer: Thibaut and Magali Decoster

• Grape Variety: 80% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

• Aging: 12–15 months in French oak barrels (~75% new oak)

• Critical Scores: 94 Points (James Suckling), 93 Points (Vinous), 92 Points (The Wine Cellar Insider)

• ABV: 14%

• Volume: 750ml

Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep, almost opaque dark purple-red.

• Aroma: Explosive and expressive bouquet bursting with ripe blackberry, black cherry, and red plum, layered with dark chocolate, espresso, licorice, and subtle sweet oak.

• Palate: Rich, dense, and creamy on the mouth with silky tannins, vibrant structure, and a distinct chalky minerality leading to a long, luxurious finish.

Serving Suggestions for Clos des Jacobins

Best served at room temperature between 16°C – 18°C. Decanting for 1 to 2 hours prior to serving is highly recommended to soften its structural tannins and integrate its complex fruit and mocha layers. This Clos des Jacobins serves as a landmark choice for fine dining, pairing impeccably with prime rib, herb-crusted grilled lamb chops, venison, duck confit, truffle mushroom risotto, and mature hard cheeses. Express alcohol delivery available directly to your door in Abdoun, Dabouq, Sweifieh, Khalda, and surrounding Amman neighborhoods.