Clos des Jacobins

Owned by Alain Borde, this important St-Emilion property takes its name from the 13th century Dominican monastery that was previously built on the same site. Unusually for St Emlion estates, its extensive underground cellars and winery are both located within the old walls of St-Emilion town opposite the main Post Office. Its 9.5 hectares of vineyards are situated northwest of the town on the St-Emilion `Côtes`and lie adjacent to the vineyards of Château Grand Mayne.

The wine is a blend of 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel and concrete tanks and the wine is then matured in oak barriques (33% new) for 15-18 months. The wine is bottled unfiltered.