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Chateau Grand Corbin Despagne St Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2018

SKU: CORD201810 UCNZ

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A flagship wine for the appellation.

One of the very few 100% organic Grand Cru Classé in Bordeaux.

Raised to the highest rank of Grand Cru Classé in 2006.

Critic Scores

93 // James Suckling

"A red with a fantastic core of dark berries and hints of vanilla, as well as firm tannins. Full-bodied, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Big wine with lots of structure. Very well done."

17 // Jancis Robinson MW

"Rich and tense at the same time with some real layers of flavour. There's a deceptive lightness on the palate and some of the raw meat character one encounters on this side of the Gironde. Very well-managed tannins indeed and such inkiness as there is is merely a counterpoint to the fruit. A very juicy, appetising wine that epitomises the move away from pastiche wines in St-Émilion. No hurry to drink this persistent and accomplished, grown-up wine."

93 // Decanter

"Majoring on black pepper spice, damson and raspberry fruits, this is austere right now, with plenty of tannic heft. A wine that is going to age well but needs another five years in bottle to really open up. But there is juice underneath, with good power, a sense of forward motion and precision. Not the most expressive or voluptuous right now but well-placed and intelligent. A yield of 35hl/ha with biodynamic farming in the vineyard. Ageing in 50% new oak."

95 // Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

"A blend of 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Grand Corbin-Despagne is deep garnet-purple colored and features baked black cherries, mulberries and plum preserves with touches of rose hips, Marmite toast and fallen leaves. Full-bodied, rich and decadent in the mouth, the voluptuous fruit is well framed by firm, rounded tannins and great freshness, finishing long."

94 // Cameron Douglas MS

"Complex aromas of dark berries and earth and stone then oak. Clove and dark spices, blackberries and roasted plums, some blue fruit then a touch of cassis and violet. There’s no mistaking the impact on the palate with textures from tannins and wood spices through dark berries and medium + acidity all voicing their presence. Some tobacco and soil complexities, iron and violets, some cassis and smoke. A wine of complexity and youthful intensity. Tannins are bold, youthful, ripe and up front, acidity is highish but easily contrasted by the core of dark fruit flavours. Lovely length and complexity. Best drinking from 2025 through 2035+."

Product Details

Red

2018

Merlot Blend

Chateau Grand Corbin

Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.5%

750ml (Bottle)

Certified Organic

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Description
Grand Corbin-Despagne constitutes one of Saint Emilion's best value wines and is one of the very few 100% organic Grand Cru ClassÃ© in Bordeaux. A flamboyant and moreish aroma of black cherries, blueberries and cassis, with vanilla, hazelnut and clove spice. The full-bodied palate is densely packed with flavours of preserved black fruits, hints of liquorice and toasty note, supported by firm, rounded tannins and seamless freshness. Composed of 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged on 50% new French oak.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

Grand Corbin-Despagne constitutes one of Saint Emilion's best value wines and is one of the very few 100% organic Grand Cru ClassÃ© in Bordeaux. A flamboyant and moreish aroma of black cherries, blueberries and cassis, with vanilla, hazelnut and clove spice. The full-bodied palate is densely packed with flavours of preserved black fruits, hints of liquorice and toasty note, supported by firm, rounded tannins and seamless freshness. Composed of 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged on 50% new French oak.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

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