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Saint-Émilion tasting: Estates Under 8 Hectares

Saturday 11 April 07:00 PM

Seminar room 1 , Alliance Française de Singapour

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About the workshop

"Small is beautiful" 

Unlike their peers in the Médoc region, the large majority of Châteaux in Saint-Émilion are modest in size. That's because Saint-Émilion wine area has a very diverse geography, typology and many different types of soils. This workshop will showcase miscellaneous vintage of four Grand Crus Classés of Saint-Emilion that you may not have come across given the limited number of bottles produced each year. 

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: 1 hour, 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.

Looking for a more tailored wine experience?

Our tastings are also available as private, fully customised sessions. Working closely with our partners across the wine industry, we can design a tasting that reflects your tastes and interests. CONTACT US to share your ideas, and let us create a personalised experience for you.


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

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