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Couvent des Jacobins produces wines from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, the prestigious heart of Bordeaux's Right Bank. The winery's flagship Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) blends Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc—a composition typical of the appellation, where Merlot's plush structure anchors the wine while the Cabernets add backbone and complexity. Le Menut des Jacobins Saint-Émilion Grand Cru follows a similar varietal approach, offering a secondary expression of the terroir. Both wines have been assessed by major critics including Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, and Falstaff. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is known for its clay and limestone soils, which impart mineral character and aging potential to wines built on this Merlot-led framework.
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