This is really succulent and juicy with brambleberry, wet-earth, bark and mushroom aromas and flavors. Crushed stones as well, with a slight saltiness. It's full-to medium-bodied with creamy tannins and light chewiness at the finish. Needs time to soften, but very pretty already and typical for the vintage. A blend of 85% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot.

The 2019 Couvent des Jacobins races across the palate with layers of inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorie and sweet dark spice. Opulent and dense to the core, Couvent des Jacobins is one of the more exuberant wines readers will find in Saint-Emilion. All the elements are beautifully balanced from start to finish.

The 2019 Couvent des Jacobins is a blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Yields this year were 38 hectoliters per hectare. The alcohol is 14.5% and the pH is 3.76. It is being aged in French oak barrels (225 and 500 liter), 25% new, for around 12 months. Deep garnet-purple in color, the nose offers up scents of stewed plums, black cherry preserves and fruitcake with touches of potpourri, hoisin, espresso and star anise. The full-bodied palate packs in the spicy black fruit with a chewy texture and plenty of freshness, finishing on a spicy note.