2012 Clos des Jacobins St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2012
Clos des Jacobins (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Medium bodied, soft and silky smooth, the licorice and black cherry focused wine is definitely going to deliver its pleasures early. The wine was made from a blend of 75% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. 3,550 Views Tasted Nov 8, 2015Coffee, licorice, dark red berries with a round, oaky and slightly dry finish. 88-90 pts 4,201 Views Tasted Apr 26, 2013 |
When to Drink Clos des Jacobins, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Clos des Jacobins are better with 3-4 years in the cellar before starting to show its best. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. Clos des Jacobins is best enjoyed in the first 3-15 years of life.
Young vintages can be decanted for about 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Clos des Jacobins with Wine and Food Pairings
Clos des Jacobins wines are best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Clos des Jacobins wines are best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Clos des Jacobins are also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, pasta and cheese.