Clos des Jacobins 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is elegant and offers a racy power, intensity, deepness and concentration. It reveals notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, juicy raspberry and small notes of small berries associated with touches of fleshy/bright Quetsch plum, violet/lily, wild cassis, small wild black fruits as well as fine hints of caramelization, toasted, a very discreet hint of tobacco, hazelnut and vanilla. The palate is beautifully defined, fresh, racy, harmonious, gourmand, precise and offers a fine straightness, a beautiful power, ampleness as well as a fleshy/pulpy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, pulpy/juicy plum and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with small touches of small crushed red berries, lily, violet, bright black plum as well as fine hints of chocolate, caramelization and a very discreet hint of hazelnut/toasted. Good length and good persistence. Tannins are well-built, racy and structuring. A very discreet saline hint in the finish/persistence.