Couvent des Jacobins Calicem 2022

An ultra-limited cuvée from Couvent des Jacobins, one of Saint-Émilion's most historic Grand Cru Classé estates. Calicem is made from 100% Merlot sourced from a single hectare of 60-year-old vines on organic molasse soils at the edge of the World Heritage city of Saint-Émilion. Gravity-vinified with no sulfites added and aged 18 to 24 months in new oak barrels with daily manual punching down. Only 3,500 bottles produced.

In the glass
Full-bodied with silky tannins and excellent balance, with an intense color and a salty, mouth-watering finish. A wine of remarkable concentration and elegance.

Pairs well with

• Roast chicken, duck breast, and veal
• Beef, pork, and game
• Grilled dishes, mushrooms, and hard cheeses

At a glance

• Grape: 100% Merlot
• Soils: Organic molasse
• Vine age: 60 years
• Aging: 18 to 24 months in new oak barrels
• Alcohol: 14%
• Production: 3,500 bottles
• Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for 5 to 10 years