Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 2016

Wine Enthusiast

VertdeVin

The nose is elegant, fruity, racy and offers a beautiful delicacy as well as intensity. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed small black fruits and small notes of fleshy blueberry combined with touches of strawberry, toasted as well as hints of minty liquorice, almonds, very discreet hints of vanilla and a subtle hint of sweet blond tobacco. The palate is fruity, delicate, well-balanced, harmonious, well-built and offers a good definition, a beautiful finesse, power, an acidulous frame as well as a small juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of fleshy strawberry combined with slight toasted hints, almond, violet, vanilla and a subtle hint of chocolate (in the background). Tannins are elegant and finely firm. Good length.

Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch

James Suckling

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.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Grand Corbin-Despagne rocks up with exuberant notions of wild blueberries, Black Forest cake and plum preserves with hints of lavender, underbrush and cloves. Full-bodied and with great concentration, the palate delivers bags of perfumed fruit layers, finishing with excellent persistence.