- 93 points -

A linear and fine red with very polished tannins. Medium- to full-bodied, refined and pretty. Long and very polished. 

- 93 points -

- 91 points -

- 91 points -

Round, fleshy and generous with a certain firmness of tannin that provides lift. Good depth of fruit with a hint of mocha oak. Crunchy but refined.

- 91 points -

Medium to deep garnet-purple in colour, the 2015 Grand Corbin-Despagne has gorgeous purity of crushed blackberries on the nose with hints of fragrant earth, roses and menthol plus a waft of unsmoked cigars. The medium-bodied palate is firm with energetic fruit, a lively blackbone and a long, earthy finish.

- 91 points -

Attractive violet-like flowers and fresh plums lead to a palate that has a juicy and succulent core of ripe red plums. Right at the limit of ripeness and balance. A blend of 85 per cent merlot and 15 per cent cabernet franc. From organically grown grapes. Try from 2022

- 90 points -

Lighter than many of its peers, but caressing in feel from start to finish, with pretty cassis and raspberry puree flavors playing out with light iron and rooibos tea notes. Best from 2020 through 2028.

- 90 points -

The acidity is high here, as is the case in many of the St-Emilions in 2016. It emphasises the austerity of the tannins, but there's plenty of savoury fruit to back things up: cassis, damson, vanilla pod and a bitter note of black coffee.

16,5

La Fraicheur est préservée, dans les arômes comme dans le toucher ; le vin confirme son équilibre serein ainsi qu’une vigueur, étonnante pour le secteur Corbin ! Grande garde prévisible.

17

Tout en délicatesse aromatique, en finesse et en générosité, ce cru sait rester abordable et mérite quelques années de cave pour fondre ses tannins solides, mais bien mûrs. Grand Corbin-Despagne confirme ici l’impressionnante régularité qui est la sienne depuis plus de quinze ans maintenant. Bravo.

16

: Dark purplish. Sweet and open but perhaps not that ambitious? Salty and a tad tough. Drink 2023-2032.

17

Même si le nez n’est pas encore tout à fait en place, on est sur une grande bouteille, comme en témoignent des notes de pain d’épices, une touche de griotte et presque un parfum de parchemin. Originalité du bouquet et concentration d’une matière où le fruit résiste. Laissez-le vieillir.

16,5