Château Grand Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion 2020 - Grand Cru Classé BIO

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

Château Grand Corbin-Despagne is certainly the best value for money in Saint-Émilion, with its 29 hectares situated on a terroir dominated by sand. Owner Francois Despagne has worked tirelessly to achieve this result, with an organic commitment that contributes to the cru's success. This Saint-Émilion reconciles vigor, silkiness, aromatic distinction and superb evolution over time. A tasting from 2016 to 1947 enabled us to perfectly define the style of the cru, which possesses a finesse and harmony superior to many "modern" style crus classés. As it evolves, it can resemble a great Pomerol over several vintages.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

Aged in barrels and partially in amphorae (5%), this complex, long, dense wine offers a very fine interpretation of the appellation. We particularly appreciate its open red fruit, delicate spiciness and clean, flavorful mouthfeel, with silky tannins and freshness. A classic of the sector to (re)discover. 2027-2037

About the domain :

In 2019, the great wine has breath and energy, which respond to the clays. Great ageing awaits. More about tension, touch, a hint of licorice and peppery tannins, the 2018 isn't quite there yet, but bodes well for the future. The 2015, with its bloody juice, develops a wealth of straightforward, powerful tannins with stylish uprightness.

Vinous A. Galloni

About the wine:

Grand Corbin Despagne 2020 is fabulous. Rich, dark and full-bodied, the 2020 possesses extraordinary richness and tons of intensity. Blackberry jam, crème de cassis, cloves, lavender and chocolate are all present in this sumptuous, full-bodied Saint-Emilion. This wine is magnificently realized in every respect. Impressive. 2028-2050

Le Figaro vins

About the domain :

The wines evoke red fruits and flowers, with intense, complex aromas, then evolving towards more spices. Finesse and smoothness characterize the palate. Velvety tannins.

Terre de Vins

About the wine:

The usual elegance of Grand-Corbin Despagne is found in this vintage, with a more concentrated profile, full, ripe black fruit, peppery notes and a heady floral register. Finely chiseled and very greedy. Fresh finish.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

The Grand Corbin-Despagne bouquet is subtle and complex. It has no particular focus, apart from its ability to reveal many facets, from fruity to spicy and mineral notes. The wine is endowed with fleshy tannins, an incisive structure and a roving expression of fruit, from the attack to the finish. A wine unafraid to show its temperament, respectively its tension, ideally packed by the finesse and softness of the Merlot. The finish is juicy, fruity and persistent. What a great success! 2026-2045

Vert de Vin

About the wine:

The nose is fruity, gourmand, nicely defined and offers purity of fruit, some small intensity, pretty pulpy/juicy fruit as well as complexity, depth and a certain power. There are notes of bright blueberry, violet and, more lightly, bright strawberry, combined with hints of crushed blackcurrant, juicy blackberry, lily, hints of zan, blueberry and small hints of cuben pepper, vanilla and ripe almond. The palate is fruity, elegant, fresh and offers power (with delicacy), concentration (with finesse), fine grain, structure, depth, a little multi-layering, good volume, precision, fine tension and richness (with mastery). On the palate, this wine expresses notes of bursting wild blackcurrant, pulpy blueberry and, more slightly, juicy plum, combined with touches of black berries, blueberry, strawberry, strawberry blossom, hints of vanilla, toasted hazelnut, blond tobacco, mocha and very discreet hints of graphite (in the background). Good length. The tannins are precise, well-managed, elegant, racy and offer a certain mellowness. A beautifully gourmand wine! Congratulations