Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The first thing I would say about the bottle is if served blind, most…including me would not gravitate to St.Emilion. Some might go Napa Cabernet here it is so ripe. I think it rides the fence of 65% Napa Cabernet & 35% Pauillac.

The second thing I would say it definitely shows the beauty of the 2009 vintage. This will be even more amazing in 8-10 yrs.

This is as ripe of a Bordeaux that I’ve had since the 2003 vintage. Maybe, more so at least here.

M+ velvety yet chunky tannins. Ripe, lush, ruby; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, black cherries, blueberries, boysenberries, strawberries, sweet tarriness, black licorice, baking spices, dry tobacco, lead pencil shavings. Leather, dark cola, dark chocolate baking bar, dry top soils, limestone, dark rich earth, river stone pebbles, touch of black pepper, oak barrel shavings, dry tea leaves, hint of mint, mix of fresh, candied & withering; dark, red, blue flowers framed in liquid violets & lavender, round acidity with balance, nice structure & tension, lush elegance for days and lands on fruits & earthiness lasting two-minutes.

These are not easy notes on a turbulent EK226. — 6 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

The 2016 Couvent des Jacobins starts to deliver, even if it is nowhere near its peak. Long time in the shadow of the excellent 2015, it shows now that it is in the same league. Totally outperforming fellow Cru Classé Château Laroze 2016 tasted alongside, with more depth and freshness. — 10 months ago

Ed Chin

9.1

Met all the requirements of a nice burg. Just couldn’t hold it’s own with the others last night. — 3 years ago

John Osgood

9.3

Lots of muscle on this. May need a bit more time but drinking well. — 5 months ago

Ed Chin

9.2

Nice texture acidity and dominant sous bois. I prefer this Drouhin over JD. — 6 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.1

Very nice Villages wine. Blackberry, Boysenberry fruit, tart. 30% new oak, but it has all been absorbed. Not oaky at all. Long. — 2 years ago

Mike Matsumoto

9.0

うきうき15000円福袋最後の一本、どんなに安くても5千円は下らないジュブシャン。
まだ若いんでしょうが、ピノらしい酸、シルキーなタンニン、そしてこれぞブルゴーニュのフィネスというのが感じられます。
ああ、美味しい。 — 4 years ago

Ericsson

9.6

A Chambolle-Musigny Grand Cru full of all that is good and great when it comes to Pinot. Blackberry, violets, dried roses. Medium bodied, fine grain tannins, balanced acidity, satin texture! Marvelous. — 6 months ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

Blue flowers. Blueberries. Cranberries. Unique — 9 months ago

GaryWEdwards

9.1

One of the more unique white wines from a marker , Yquem, that I didn't know even produced three wine — 3 years ago