Clos des Jacobins - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) 2020 (750ml) Minella Bianca

Clos des Jacobins - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) 2020 (750ml) Minella BiancaJS 95pts James Suckling Notes of ripe dark fruit, chocolate, graphite, dried flowers and wet earth. Medium to full bodied with plush, dusty tannins and firm texture. Structured and powerful. Juicy and blue fruited palate with a polished finish. Extremely well done. Chalky at the end. Drink from 2026. JD 91pts Jeb Dunnuck Spiced dark cherries, iron, tobacco, and floral notes all define the 2020 Clos Des Jacobins, a medium to full bodied, pure,

The result of this slightly difficult year of weather in France was a set of surprisingly small yields

In stark contrast to Bolgheri's flatterrain

the tiny village of Watervale is nestled in South Australia’s Clare Valley and is internationally renowned for the quality of its Rieslings

and benefits from barrel aging that helps to round the wine and add just a touch of richness

- clay and limestone white soils

To the eye

red and white meats as well as exotic dishes

Super fine tannins are just ripe and right now showing nicely

A creamy butternut squash risotto would also wonderfully complement the wine’s vibrant profile

the Castellani family have founded their high-quality wines on the belief that "the quality of the wine starts in the vineyard"

The nutrient-rich soils

WS96Wine SpectatorTropical and inviting