This wine received a 2-star rating in the 2024 Hachette Wine Guide , which is equivalent to a remarkable wine . The juries also awarded it a favorite .
The Estate
Château Corbin is a wine estate located in the Saint-Émilion appellation, one of the most prestigious regions of Bordeaux, France. It has a fascinating history, marked by centuries of winemaking tradition, changes of ownership and a passion for winemaking.
Features
| VINEYARD |
Bordeaux |
| WINE REGION |
Libourne |
| YEAR |
2020 |
| VITICULTURE |
Classic |
| DOMAIN |
Corbin Castle |
| NAME |
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru |
| COLOR |
Red |
| ALCOHOL DEGREES |
14% vol. |
| GRAPE VARIETY |
Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc 5% |
The Wine
The 2020 vintage of Château Corbin is a wine particularly appreciated for its exceptional quality, and it marked an important step in the evolution of the estate, consolidating its position among the grands crus of Saint-Émilion. This vintage was praised for its beautiful harmony, its elegant structure and its aging potential.
The 2020 Château Corbin is distinguished by its richness and complexity, with deep aromas of black fruits, blackberry and cherry, accompanied by subtle spicy notes, licorice and tobacco.
On the palate , the wine is ample, with a dense body and a beautiful texture, but it also retains a beautiful freshness that perfectly balances the richness of the fruit. The tannins are fine, silky and well integrated, contributing to a solid, but elegant structure.
The acidity is perfectly controlled, giving the wine a nice tension which allows it to evolve well over time.
This is a vintage that has great aging potential, with the promise of a complex and refined evolution in the years to come.
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