Couvent des Jacobins Grand Cru Classe 2022
From the same certified organic estate in the heart of Saint-Émilion, the 2022 is a gravity-vinified blend of 85% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot with no sulfites added, aged 12 to 15 months in French oak from nine different cooperages. 25,000 bottles produced.
In the glass
Powerful yet refined, with floral aromatics and black fruit, a juicy creamy texture from Merlot, and the freshness and length of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. A multilayered wine that balances opulence with elegance.
Pairs well with
- Roast chicken, duck breast, and veal
- Beef, pork, and game
- Grilled dishes, mushrooms, and hard cheeses
At a glance
- Blend: 85% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
- Soils: Clay-limestone, certified organic
- Vine age: 50 years
- Aging: 12 to 15 months in French oak
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Production: 25,000 bottles
- Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for 15 to 20 years