Producer | Clos des Jacobins |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
Vintage | 2016 |
Sku | 7908 |
Size | 750ml |
Sweet vanilla and fragrant perfumed red berries and flowers lead to a palate that has a rich and sturdy feel. This has the structure to really deliver in time. Beautifully structured fresh and long palate here. Try from 2022.
The 2016 Clos des Jacobins is deep garnet colored. It needs a little coaxing to reveal notes of tilled soil crushed rocks and cigar box over a core of stewed plums and blackberry pie plus a hint of truffle. Medium to full-bodied the palate delivers chewy tannins and plenty of freshness to support the rich black fruits finishing earthy. -Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2016 Clos des Jacobins is a big rich wine with tons of dark fruit and equally imposing structure. Dark cherry mocha plum espresso wild flowers and menthol all add character. This is a decidedly powerful extracted style. The oak tannins have started to integrate but ideally readers will be able to give the 2016 at least a few years in bottle to allow the wine to be at its best. - By Antonio Galloni on December 2018