St-Emilion Grand Cru Classé going back to 1966 – Monday 17th November

Nestled in the heart of Saint-Émilion, Couvent des Jacobins stands as one of the Bordeaux Right Bank’s most historic estates.

The estate was established on one of the highest points in Saint-Émilion in 1389, following a land bequest to the Dominican friars known as the Jacobin Brothers. For nearly four centuries, the friars cultivated vines just outside the city moats, producing wines that were exported to the royal courts of England and France.

Over time, Couvent des Jacobins became one of the most representative names of the region, earning its Grand Cru Classé status in the inaugural 1955 Saint-Émilion classification. Under the stewardship of the Jean and Joinaud families since 1902, today, it marries its centuries-old heritage with a forward-looking commitment to sustainability, certified organic farming and precise, terroir-driven winemaking.

But beneath the estate lies the most valuable part of its story. The 10-metre-deep underground cellars, harnessed as limestone quarries in the 17th and 18th centuries have, since the early 20th century, been used to store wine at perfect humidity and temperature. They are home to a unique archive: a library of old vintages preserved by the Jean family for future generations as part of the estate’s enduring legacy.

We are delighted to welcome Couvent des Jacobins’ winemaker and general manager Dennis Pomarede to the Club to guide Members through a rare, six-decade vertical tasting to reflect the evolution of both the estate and Saint-Émilion as a whole. From the 1966 vintage to the 2020, via 1982 and 1995, each bottle reveals a different chapter in the story of this historic domaine.

The wines we will be tasting:
2020 Couvent des Jacobins, St Emilion Grand Cru Classé
2014 Couvent des Jacobins, St Emilion Grand Cru Classé
2008 Couvent des Jacobins, St Emilion Grand Cru Classé
1995 Couvent des Jacobins, St Emilion Grand Cru Classé
1983 Couvent des Jacobins, St Emilion Grand Cru Classé
1982 Couvent des Jacobins, St Emilion Grand Cru Classé
1971 Couvent des Jacobins, St Emilion Grand Cru Classé
1966 Couvent des Jacobins, St Emilion Grand Cru Classé

Monday 17th November
St James’s Room
18:30 – Welcome reception
19:00 – Masterclass begins
20:30 – Masterclass ends

Please note, tickets are refundable for cancellations up to 5 days before the event. Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. Any cancellations within 5 days of the event are non-refundable unless 67 Pall Mall resells the ticket to another Member. This is only possible when the event is sold out and there is a waiting list.

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