Clos des Jacobins - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2013

Guide Hachette

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the9/12/2016

Paré d'une robe intense et éclatante, le vin du Clos des jacobins joue sur le registre de la finesse et de l'élégance, avec son bouquet délicat et complexe de noyau, de merlot mûr, d'épices douces (cannelle), dans une ambiance subtilement boisée. La bouche, à l'unisson du nez, séduit par sa souplesse, sa rondeur, et sa trame de tanins dejà soyeux.

Jamessuckling.com

90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2016

An attractive red with currants, light tobacco, bitter chocolate and spice. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe8/29/2014

It has taken this property several decades to rebound following its sale by the Cordier family. Now under new ownership and with Hubert de Bouard consulting, the 2013, a blend of 80% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, exhibits a dense ruby/purple color, aromas of vanillin, charcoal embers, black currants and sweet cherries, and a medium-bodied, surprisingly fleshy, succulent personality. Atypical for the vintage, this is a noteworthy success as well as a major sleeper of the vintage. It should sell for a realistic price when released in early 2015. Drink it over the next 7-10 years.

Falstaff

88-90 / 100

byPeter Moserthe5/22/2014

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand, mit zartem Nougat unterlegte schwarze Beerenfrucht, ein Hauch von Kräutern und Gewürzen. Mittlere Komplexität, reife Pflaumen, gut integrierte Tannine, zarter Nougat im Abgang, ein vielseitiger Speisenbegleiter.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

86-89 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe5/16/2014

80% merlot, 18% cabernet franc and 2% cabernet sauvignon): Inky purple. Rich aromas of dark cherry, cocoa and graphite. Quite sweet and rich in the mouth, with ripe black fruit and smoky vanilla flavors. Finishes clean and persistent, with rising mouthcoating tannins and a hint of coffee from the oak.

matthewjukes.com

15,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/23/2014

Sour and dry on the finish but the smoky oak which overlays very dark fruit seems in balance. I worry that there is no enough stuffing here, but it may fall into line. Ok.