2003 Couvent des Jacobins

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 89.4 points

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  2/18/2016 - wine&roses wrote: 88 Points

  This last one was okay, better on the nose than the palate. But going nowhere but down from here.

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  2/4/2016 - wine&roses wrote: 87 Points

  Don't know if the lot I bought was badly stored or if this wine doesn't have the stuffing to age and mature. It's going nowhere from here, and while some bottles hint at mature claret, some are just past it. No more.

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  10/24/2015 - wmccone54 wrote: 92 Points

  What a wonderful Merlot based Right Bank Bordeaux. Drinking very well with a very aromatic nose and displaying flavors of smokey red cherries, spicy red berries, slightly tart plum, some green leafiness, velvety chocolate, and some new leather. Balanced structure and acidity leading to a long solid finish. The drinking window should go through 2018-2020 if cellared properly.

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  9/15/2012 - wmccone54 wrote: 91 Points

  It's been 4 years since anyone has posted any tasting notes on this. I've been sitting on two bottles of this just waiting for an appropriate time. Decanted for 2 hours to ensure it had time to open, no noticeable sediment when poured into decanter. Characteristic floral nose and flavors showing plenty of tobacco, vanilla, spicy red currant, juicy plum, and an underlying earthiness. Tastes like it has a high percentage of Merlot; but displays complexity. Approachable, and smooth with a velvety mouthfeel. Excellent finish that lingers for a while. I think this will only get better for the next four to five years. Pairs well with grilled red meat.

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  10/28/2008 - Bomba wrote: 88 Points

  This wine was good, but was not as good as expected. Solid St. Emilion. decanted 5 hours.

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