2018 Couvent des Jacobins St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2018
Couvent des Jacobins (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Chocolate covered plums and cherries are all over the place here. The wine is silky, polished, soft and fruity with layers of sweet plums, licorice and crushed stone from start to finish. 1,755 Views Tasted Mar 9, 2021With a silky, juicy, forward character, the wine is lush, plush and polished. The espresso, wild cherry, stone and fennel is apparent from start to finish. There is depth but you also find energy, giving it lift in the finish. 91-93 Pts 2,427 Views Tasted Apr 19, 2019 |
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.