2012 Couvent des Jacobins St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2012 Couvent des Jacobins  (St. Émilion Grand Cru) 87 Medium bodied, fruity, forward and focused on its cherry personality, this is a wine to drink in its youth. Medium bodied, fruity, forward and focused on its cherry personality, this is a wine to drink in its youth. 2,735 Views   Tasted Nov 8, 2015  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to Medium-bodied with simple red berries and a chalky finish. 85-87 Pts Medium-bodied with simple red berries and a chalky finish. 85-87 Pts 2,939 Views   Tasted Apr 26, 2013

When to Drink Couvent des Jacobins, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Couvent des Jacobins wines are better with 3-5 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. Couvent des Jacobins are best enjoyed in the first 5-15 years of life.

Younger vintages can be decanted for up to 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 Couvent des Jacobins with Wine and Food Pairings

Couvent des Jacobins is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Couvent des Jacobins is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Couvent des Jacobins are also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.