Brief , informal notes . Medium deep ruby garnet , quite narrow terracotta garnet rim . This was quite exuberant and fruit driven at first, with blackberry jam , cassis , touch of spice and wood smoke . After a while becomes a bit more serious , with mineral and a touch of coffee , seaweed notes . On the palate quite rich and dense , with dark fruits , chocolate , coffee and granite hints . Medium currant and coffee tinged finish, slightly warming alcohol . Balanced acidity and pretty gritty tannins . This is drinking well now last well a further 7- 10 years or so . — a month ago
Deep ruby with aromas of plum, blackberry, tobacco, and must. On the bud, blueberry, stew fruits, and cedar. — 8 days ago
Brick edge. Forest floor. Complexity. Chateau Simard 98 @, Vin-Calist, 241123 — 10 days ago
The 2016 Couvent des Jacobins starts to deliver, even if it is nowhere near its peak. Long time in the shadow of the excellent 2015, it shows now that it is in the same league. Totally outperforming fellow Cru Classé Château Laroze 2016 tasted alongside, with more depth and freshness. — 10 days ago
Perfect place right now. Stunning wine — 3 days ago
Matthew Cohen
On open is quite vegetal. Needs an hour at this point to smooth out.
Nose: some game. Savory. Some pink and purple flowers.
Palate: savory. Cherries. Really meaty. Interesting. Still fresh but a wine that demands magret du canard. Good freshness.
Also would kill with duck leg confit.
A very well made Bordeaux.
Fass selections — 8 days ago