Château Grand Corbin-Despagne Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2020 ØKO i trækasse

Vert de Vin Magazine

“On the nose it is fruity, gourmand, nicely defined and offers purity of the fruit, a certain small intensity, a nice pulpy/juicy fruit as well as some complexity, deepness, and a certain power. It reveals notes of bright blueberry, violet small notes of bright strawberry associated with touches of crushed cassis juicy berry, lily, hints of zan, cornflower as well as small hints of Cuban pepper, vanilla and ripe almonds. On the palate it is fruity, elegant, fresh, offers power (in delicacy), concentration (in finesse), a nice fine grain, structure, deepness, a small multi-layer side, a good volume, precision, a fine tension as well as richness (in control). The wine expresses notes of wild bright blackcurrant, pulpy blueberry, small notes of juicy plums associated with touches of small black fruits, cornflower, strawberry flowers, hints of vanilla, toasted hazelnut, blond tabaco, mocha and a very discreet hint of graphite/wet stone (in the background). Good length. The tannins are precis, well built, elegant, racy and offer a certain softness. A very well-made and gourmand wine. Bravo!”

Bettane & Desseauve

Bernard Burtschy

Antonio Galloni

The 2020 Grand Corbin Despagne is fabulous. Rich, dark and ample, the 2020 possesses off the charts richness and tons of intensity. Blackberry jam, crème de cassis, cloves, lavender and chocolate all build in this sumptuous, full-bodied Saint-Émilion. This is beautifully done in every way. Impressive.

Christer Byklum

Blackberries, anise, vanilla, spices, fruit driven nose. Detailed and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anise, spices, liquorice, detailed, intense and long.

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Bettane et Desseauve

James Suckling

A St.-Emilion with a solid core of fruit, fresh herbs, walnuts and hazelnuts. Medium to full body with layers of tannins and a juicy finish. Chewy at the end. 75% merlot, 24% cabernet franc and 1% cabernet sauvignon. From organically grown grapes. Give this three to four years to soften and come together.

Jeb Dunnuck

Deep ruby/purple-hued, the 2020 Château Grand Corbin-Despagne offers up a perfumed, exotic bouquet of red, blue, and black fruits as well as spicy oak, flowery incense, and sandalwood. Beautifully complex, medium to full-bodied, layered, and elegant on the palate, it has the vintage's concentration and power while staying light on its feet and graceful. It's another brilliant 2020 that will benefit from just short-term bottle age and keep for over two decades.

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

"Flowers, licorice, cherries, plums, spice, bay leaves and sage create the complex aromatics. The wine is medium-bodied, silky and fresh. There is a gorgeous vibrancy and purity in the sweet, ripe, red fruits that linger, long after the wine has left your glass. Produced from blending 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, this finesse styled wine is clearly one of the best vintages of Chateau Grand Corbin-Despagne ever produced."

La Revue du Vin de France