Clos des Jacobins 2018 (Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and other Bordeaux varieties) offers deep, complex aromas of blackberry pie, black raspberries, and mulberries, with hints of wild sage, charcoal, and tobacco leaf. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied with herb-infused black fruit flavors, firm, grainy tannins, and fantastic freshness, finishing long and earthy. With a structured yet approachable texture, this wine will improve significantly with age, becoming even more impressive around 2026 and beyond.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 94
Published: Jan 20, 2021

Currants, spiced cherries, cloves, dried flowers and bark on the nose. Full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins. Creamy with concentrated spice notes. Builds on the palate. Lots going on. Better from 2024.

The Wine Advocate | RP 91
Published: Apr 22, 2021
Drink: 2023-2038

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Clos des Jacobins needs a little swirling to unlock notions of blackberry pie, black raspberries and mulberries with hints of wild sage, cast-iron pan and charcoal plus a waft of tobacco leaf. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers bags of herb infused black fruits, with an approachable, grainy texture and fantastic freshness, finishing long and earthy.

Decanter | D 90
Published: Apr 4, 2019
Drink: 2026-2040

The investments into this estate are beginning to pay off. Precision and flesh is accompanied by slate notes that give a grip through the finish. The tannins build up relatively quickly. A good quality wine that will age.