Clos des Jacobins 2024

A rich Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé with a beautiful aromatic structure

The estate

Located in the heart of Saint-Émilion, Clos des Jacobins embodies the spiritual and viticultural heritage of the region. Its name echoes the history of the Benedictine monks who once offered lodging and comfort to pilgrims on the chemin de Compostelle. Since 2004, this historically rich site has been in the hands of Thibaut and Magali Decoster, who cultivate a demanding and contemporary vision of wine there.

The vineyard

Clos des Jacobins benefits from a privileged location at the foot of the Saint-Émilion hillside, with full southern exposure promoting optimal grape ripening. The 8.5 hectares of vines are planted on limestone bedrock, clay and limestone scree, imparting minerality and freshness to the wines.

Winemaking and aging

Hand-harvested grapes and rigorous sorting. Maceration accompanied by regular punchdowns and rack-and-returns for optimal extraction. After a 17-day maceration in 60hl wooden vats and concrete tanks, malolactic fermentation takes place in new barrels and wooden vats. The aging lasts 13 months, with 30% new wood.

Blend

This Clos des Jacobins 2024 is the result of a blend of Merlot (80%), Cabernet Franc (18%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (2%).