Jacobins' Enclosure

The history of Clos des Jacobins

A revival since 2004 with the Decoster family

The story ofJacobins' Enclosure, as is often the case with vineyards in the region ofSaint-EmilionIt dates back to the 13th century. It was thanks to the developments of the Benedictine monks' order that the vine flourished.

Clos des Jacobins revealed its unique character starting in the 17th century. After the French Revolution, numerous owners oversaw the expansion of the vineyard and the rise of the estate's reputation. In 1955, Clos des Jacobins was elevated to the rank of...Grands Crus Classés of Saint-EmilionIn 2001, the famous perfume company Marionnaud acquired the property, only to sell it three years later to theDecoster familyThibault and Magali, heirs to the Legrand family, settled in Bordeaux and also acquired Château La Commanderie and several gourmet restaurants. These are the values ​​ofthe French art of livingthat the owners want to convey through their production. Regularly recognized with awards, the wines of Clos des Jacobins are the pride of the family.

The hills of Saint-Emilion

Between vineyard homogeneity and terroir heterogeneity

It is at the gateway to the famous appellationSaint-Emilionthat the vineyard ofJacobins' EnclosureThe estate comprises 8.5 hectares of vines, planted in a single row around the property. Only red grape varieties are cultivated on the clay-limestone soil, emblematic of the region. The Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc vines are located at the bottom of the slope. The concentration of limestone or clay is therefore uneven. As a result, the grapes will express very different aromas depending on the specific vineyard site.

Thanks to its ranking inUNESCO World HeritageLike the rest of the appellation, the vineyard practices asustainable and traditional viticultureTo preserve the flora and fauna surrounding the vines, cover cropping is practiced. The vines, with an average age of 30 years, benefit from excellent sun exposure, allowing the grapes to develop their full aroma. The grapes used to produce thisGrand Cru Classéare the subject of the greatest care, provided by the winemaking teams of Clos des Jacobins.

A Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

The agreement puts wine at the heart of the process

After hand-harvesting and sorting on a sorting table, the grapes are destemmed. The berries are then placed in temperature-controlled wooden vats for cold fermentation. Following fermentation and malolactic fermentation, the young wines are aged in French oak barrels. The estate prides itself on using 90% new barrels to promote both oxygenation of the wines and the development of new aromas.

After 18 months of aging, the wines are blended under the guidance of the renownedoenologistregional council,Hubert de BoüardOn tasting, these are wines with a powerful nose and a generous palate that are easy to appreciate.Decoster familymakes it a point of honor to pair the wines from their Châteaux with high-quality dishes. It is with this in mind that they recently acquiredgastronomic establishments.