Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Grand Corbin-Despagne has gorgeous purity of crushed black cherries and 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 backbone and a long, earthy finish. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Interim Issue Mid-February 2018, The Wine Advocate

Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Grand Corbin-Despagne has gorgeous purity of crushed black cherries and 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 backbone and a long, earthy finish.

The 2015 Grand Corbin-Despagne has an opulent bouquet with blueberry and cassis notes, although it is well defined and does not feel overpowering. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, rounded and velvety in texture with layers of lightly spiced red fruit laced with brown spice toward the finish. To put it simply, just a delicious, thoughtfully crafted Saint-Émilion to enjoy over the next 12 to 15 years. Anticipated maturity: 2021 - 2035. - eRobertParker.com, Feb 2018 

The 2015 Grand Corbin Despagne is a powerful, brooding wine. Beams of tannin give it much of its shape and overall feel. Savory herbs, smoke, leather and tobacco add to an overall impression of pure power. Give this muscular Saint-Émilion at least a few years to soften. I suspect Grand Corbin Despagne will always display a virile style. Tasted two times. vinous.com, February 2018

Lighter-bodied than most of its peers, but fresh and well-focused, with raspberry and currant notes carried by a finish that gains a succulent edge at it opens up.

75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested 17–29 September 2015. Maceration: 25 days in concrete and stainless steel. Fermentation: 8 days in concrete and stainless steel. Aged 14 months in barrel, 50% new, 40% second use, 10% third use. Bottled April 2017. RS 2.1 g/l, TA 3.45 g/l (expressed as sulphuric), pH 3.52. Inviting perfume thanks to that 24% Cabernet Franc, I imagine. Pencil shavings, dark-red fruit, with the beginning of cigar box and sweet tobacco. Still really well structured; perfect now but no rush. This has harmony and balance to a tee. (JH)

Dark purplish. Sweet and open but perhaps not that ambitious? Salty and a tad tough.
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