Couvent des Jacobins 2022 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé

This wine would benefit from being decanted. The nose is beautifully fruity, with a certain concentration, depth, precision and good definition of the fruit. It is chiseled, with a beautiful darkness and a certain elegant straightness. We perceive notes of boysenberry, blackcurrant and, more discreetly, violet, associated with touches of small bright wild berries, sage, as well as fine hints of roasted-juicy cherry, a Mediterranean hint of aromatic herbs as well as subtle touches of cornflower, smoke, zan and tobacco. The palate is beautifully led, fruity and suave, with a beautiful energy and a tangy frame, accuracy, tension, perfect chisel and great purity. It is beautifully defined, with a well-marked tangy frame. There are notes of juicy-roasted morello cherry, blackberry and, more discreetly, blueberry, combined with touches of nutmeg, cardamom and hints of bright blueberry, as well as hints of tobacco, camphor and a discreet hint of mocha and toast. The beautiful limestone acidity brings liveliness. This is a beautifully built and racy wine, bright and precise, with great energy and dynamics. Its melodious and serene side makes it particularly enjoyable.