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Saint-Émilion tasting: from one generation to the next

Thursday 19 February 07:00 PM

Seminar room 1 , Alliance Française de Singapour

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ADD TO CALENDAR 2026-02-19 11:00:00 2026-02-19 12:00:00 HERITAGE IN A GLASS | FAMILY ESTATES Saint-Émilion tasting: from one generation to the next Seminar room 1

About the workshop

A focus on family-owned Grands Crus Classes

Despite its global recognition, Saint-Émilion wines remain the work of love of numerous local families who have lived in the village and breathed its terroirs for generations. This workshop will showcase four Grand Crus Classés of Saint-Émilion stewarded by the latest generation. Come, appreciate and taste how Saint-Émilion wines have evolved over the past decades and how these Chateaux look to the future while maintaining deep roots to their terroirs. 

Taste the Heart of Saint‑Émilion 

Guided by Xavier Jean, owner of the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Le Couvent des Jacobins, this tasting workshop invites participants to discover the world of Saint-Émilion through its wines.

Through a carefully curated selection, participants embark on an authentic journey into terroir and heritage, where history, family savoir-faire, and craftsmanship are revealed glass by glass. The tasting is designed to be both educational and accessible, encouraging discussion and sensory exploration.



Tasting details: 4 glasses of Saint-Émilion wines (red wines)
Location: Seminar room 1, level 4

Your host - Xavier Jean

Xavier JEAN is the owner of Couvent des Jacobins, a historic Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Émilion established in 1389 by Dominican friars. Couvent des Jacobins has been in the Jean family for nearly 125 years, following its acquisition by his great-great grandfather Jean JEAN in 1902 and passed down from generation to generation. Couvent des Jacobins now covers nearly 11 hectares of classified plots, and is one of the very rare estates to have all its wine making facilities located at the center of the UNESCO-Listed village. It is certified organic farming by ECOCERT France.

Born and raised in Saint-Emilion, Xavier studied in Montreal, Canada after his high school studies in Bordeaux. He obtained a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University, and worked in various role
in the financial services sector before joining Couvent in 2012.



ADD TO CALENDAR 2021-04-16 18:30 to 2021-04-16 19:30  

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