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2022
94
Flowers, black cherries, black raspberries, licorice, and dark plum aromas come through in the nose. On the palate, the medium-bodied wine is lush, rich, and polished with more depth than usual. You can taste, and feel the balance, freshness, and levels of perfectly ripe pit fruits with ease. The wine finishes with dark, red pit fruits, and even darker chocolate. What really works here this year is the purity in the fruits. The proprietor, Anabelle Cruse says this is the best vintage she has ever produced. And I think she is right! The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV, 3.65 pH. September 6 - September 23 were the dates of the harvest. Drink from 2025-2042. 93-95 Pts.

Flowers, black cherries, black raspberries, licorice, and dark plum aromas come through in the nose. On the palate, the medium-bodied wine is lush, rich, and polished with more depth than usual. You can taste, and feel the balance, freshness, and levels of perfectly ripe pit fruits with ease. The wine finishes with dark, red pit fruits, and even darker chocolate. What really works here this year is the purity in the fruits. The proprietor, Anabelle Cruse says this is the best vintage she has ever produced. And I think she is right! The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV, 3.65 pH. September 6 - September 23 were the dates of the harvest. Drink from 2025-2042. 93-95 Pts.

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2022
94
Dark in color, the wine pops with chocolate, licorice, black cherries, plums and flowers in the nose. Medium-bodied, round, fresh and sweet, the dark red fruits with their lush textures, lift and sucrosity create a gorgeous mouth-feel on the mid-palate and in the finish. The wine is produced from blending 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% ABV, 3.64 pH. Drink from 2025-2045. 94-95 Pts.

Dark in color, the wine pops with chocolate, licorice, black cherries, plums and flowers in the nose. Medium-bodied, round, fresh and sweet, the dark red fruits with their lush textures, lift and sucrosity create a gorgeous mouth-feel on the mid-palate and in the finish. The wine is produced from blending 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% ABV, 3.64 pH. Drink from 2025-2045. 94-95 Pts.

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2022
92
Floral in nature, the wine is packed with ripe dark pit fruits, creamy-textures, and cocoa in the nose, and on the palate. Medium-bodied, silky, and fresh, the wine is refined, elegant, and energetic. Drink from 2025-2040. 91-93 Pts.

Floral in nature, the wine is packed with ripe dark pit fruits, creamy-textures, and cocoa in the nose, and on the palate. Medium-bodied, silky, and fresh, the wine is refined, elegant, and energetic. Drink from 2025-2040. 91-93 Pts.

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2022
90
With a floral character, you find licorice, cherries and espresso at its core. The wine is medium-bodied, a bit oaky and finishes cherries, plums and cocoa. This will be enjoyable to drink in its youth. Drink from 2025-2032. 89-91 Pts.

With a floral character, you find licorice, cherries and espresso at its core. The wine is medium-bodied, a bit oaky and finishes cherries, plums and cocoa. This will be enjoyable to drink in its youth. Drink from 2025-2032. 89-91 Pts.

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2021
92
Fennel, black cherries, espresso and flowers show in the aromatic profile. The palate is medium-bodied, soft fresh and creamy, with a lean to its bright cherry side of the style range. Drink from 2024-2037

Fennel, black cherries, espresso and flowers show in the aromatic profile. The palate is medium-bodied, soft fresh and creamy, with a lean to its bright cherry side of the style range. Drink from 2024-2037

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Licorice, chocolate, black raspberries and flowers and plums show up on the nose. The wine is soft, forward, medium-bodied, fresh and sweet on the palate, finishing with soft, silky, mineral-edged fruits and leafy herbs in the finish. Drink from 2023-2035. 91-93

Licorice, chocolate, black raspberries and flowers and plums show up on the nose. The wine is soft, forward, medium-bodied, fresh and sweet on the palate, finishing with soft, silky, mineral-edged fruits and leafy herbs in the finish. Drink from 2023-2035. 91-93

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2021
91
Elegant, fresh, and refined, the wine is vibrant, energetic, and almost crisp, with lift to the core of red fruits on mid-palate that carry through to the spice-tinted finish. Drink from 2024-2032.

Elegant, fresh, and refined, the wine is vibrant, energetic, and almost crisp, with lift to the core of red fruits on mid-palate that carry through to the spice-tinted finish. Drink from 2024-2032.

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Roses, black raspberries and cherries fill the nose. Medium-bodied, soft, silky, and fresh, with a nice sweetness to the fruits and just a touch of cocoa and spice on the backend to add complexity to the refined, elegantly-styled wine. This is going to be delicious to taste on release. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc, 13% ABV. The wine was harvested September 23 - October 4. Drink from 2023-2037. 89-91

Roses, black raspberries and cherries fill the nose. Medium-bodied, soft, silky, and fresh, with a nice sweetness to the fruits and just a touch of cocoa and spice on the backend to add complexity to the refined, elegantly-styled wine. This is going to be delicious to taste on release. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc, 13% ABV. The wine was harvested September 23 - October 4. Drink from 2023-2037. 89-91

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2021
90
Plummy, spicy, medium-bodied, light, and already easy-to-drink, the wine finishes with dusty-textures, licorice, cherries and cocoa with espresso beans. Drink from 2024-2034.

Plummy, spicy, medium-bodied, light, and already easy-to-drink, the wine finishes with dusty-textures, licorice, cherries and cocoa with espresso beans. Drink from 2024-2034.

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Medium-bodied, light, floral and with a leafy green edge to the bright red fruits on the nose and on the medium-bodied, crisp palate. Drink from 2023-2034. 88-90

Medium-bodied, light, floral and with a leafy green edge to the bright red fruits on the nose and on the medium-bodied, crisp palate. Drink from 2023-2034. 88-90

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2021
87
Cranberries, cherries, orange and chocolate nuances are found here in the nose, and on the palate. Forward, this early-drinking wine is going to at its best in its red plum-filled youth. Drink from 2024-2028.

Cranberries, cherries, orange and chocolate nuances are found here in the nose, and on the palate. Forward, this early-drinking wine is going to at its best in its red plum-filled youth. Drink from 2024-2028.

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2021
87
The nose opens with mushrooms, balsamic, espresso, red fruits and orange peel. Medium-bodied, round and forward, the finish leaves you with a sweet and sour fruit character. This will be in its youth. Drink from 2023-2029. 86-88

The nose opens with mushrooms, balsamic, espresso, red fruits and orange peel. Medium-bodied, round and forward, the finish leaves you with a sweet and sour fruit character. This will be in its youth. Drink from 2023-2029. 86-88

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2021
85
High-pitched red currants, cranberry and orange notes are found in the nose and in the brisk, bright, cranberry oriented finish. Drink from 2024-2030.

High-pitched red currants, cranberry and orange notes are found in the nose and in the brisk, bright, cranberry oriented finish. Drink from 2024-2030.

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2020
94
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. Drink from 2024-2045.

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. Drink from 2024-2045.

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Very deep in color, the wine pops with its aromatic profile of flowers, wild cherries, blue fruit, licorice, smoke and cocoa. Lush, silky and polished, with velvety tannins and a finish that keeps on going due to all its layers of sweet, vibrant, red pit fruits and seductive textures. This is a nice step up in quality and concentration here. 92-94 Pts

Very deep in color, the wine pops with its aromatic profile of flowers, wild cherries, blue fruit, licorice, smoke and cocoa. Lush, silky and polished, with velvety tannins and a finish that keeps on going due to all its layers of sweet, vibrant, red pit fruits and seductive textures. This is a nice step up in quality and concentration here. 92-94 Pts

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2020
93
Elegant, fresh and refined, the wine is medium-bodied and focuses on the purity in all of its sweet, ripe red fruits. On the nose, you find a strong, attention-seeking floral note, finishing with silky red fruits, earth, spice, herbs and crushed rocks. The wine blends 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Corbin continues its run of superb vintages. 92-94 Pts

Elegant, fresh and refined, the wine is medium-bodied and focuses on the purity in all of its sweet, ripe red fruits. On the nose, you find a strong, attention-seeking floral note, finishing with silky red fruits, earth, spice, herbs and crushed rocks. The wine blends 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Corbin continues its run of superb vintages. 92-94 Pts

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2020
92
Medium-bodied, silky, fresh and energetic, the supple-textured wine is packed with flowers and sweet, ripe, elegant, red fruits with notes of licorice, dark cocoa and espresso in the endnote. Give it a year or two for the oak to become better integrated. Drink from 2024-2038.

Medium-bodied, silky, fresh and energetic, the supple-textured wine is packed with flowers and sweet, ripe, elegant, red fruits with notes of licorice, dark cocoa and espresso in the endnote. Give it a year or two for the oak to become better integrated. Drink from 2024-2038.

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Floral and fresh, the wine is medium-bodied and focused on its sweet, cherries, plums and raspberry charms. Refined and silky, this is the best vintage of Grand-Corbin I have ever tasted. 91-93 Pts

Floral and fresh, the wine is medium-bodied and focused on its sweet, cherries, plums and raspberry charms. Refined and silky, this is the best vintage of Grand-Corbin I have ever tasted. 91-93 Pts

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2020
90
Licorice, red fruits and flowers greet your nose. On the palate, the wine is soft, fresh, medium-bodied fruity, with a silky, vibrant red berry finish that is perfect for early drinking pleasure. Drink from 2023-2032.

Licorice, red fruits and flowers greet your nose. On the palate, the wine is soft, fresh, medium-bodied fruity, with a silky, vibrant red berry finish that is perfect for early drinking pleasure. Drink from 2023-2032.

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2020
85
Medium-bodied, light, bright and tight wine with an oaky, savory edge to the fruit in the nose and in the drying finish. Drink from 2023-2034.

Medium-bodied, light, bright and tight wine with an oaky, savory edge to the fruit in the nose and in the drying finish. Drink from 2023-2034.

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Dark in color, the wine is medium-bodied, earthy, fruity, round and showing a bit too much oak at the moment. The finish is juicy, savory and a bit strict in the endnote. 86-88 Pts

Dark in color, the wine is medium-bodied, earthy, fruity, round and showing a bit too much oak at the moment. The finish is juicy, savory and a bit strict in the endnote. 86-88 Pts

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2020
83
With a strong, green olive and herbal edge to the bright, tart, crisp red fruits, the wine has a clipped, chalky finish. Drink from 2023-2027.

With a strong, green olive and herbal edge to the bright, tart, crisp red fruits, the wine has a clipped, chalky finish. Drink from 2023-2027.

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2019
94
This was just great from the barrel and it is even better now that it is bottled. The wine is lush, round, deep, rich and complex. There is depth, freshness and complexity that shines through with all of its layers of deep, red fruits, black cherries, plums, cocoa and wet earth. This is already showing well, but with a few years in the cellar, it is going to be even better. This is the finest vintage of Grand Corbin-Despagne ever produced. Drink from 2024-2036.

This was just great from the barrel and it is even better now that it is bottled. The wine is lush, round, deep, rich and complex. There is depth, freshness and complexity that shines through with all of its layers of deep, red fruits, black cherries, plums, cocoa and wet earth. This is already showing well, but with a few years in the cellar, it is going to be even better. This is the finest vintage of Grand Corbin-Despagne ever produced. Drink from 2024-2036.

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Floral, with black and blue fruit, wet earth, smoke and licorice, the wine is silky and polished with an elegant nature, leaving with more of that delicious black and blue fruit in the finish. This could become the finest vintage of Grand Corbin-Despagne ever produced. 91-93 Pts

Floral, with black and blue fruit, wet earth, smoke and licorice, the wine is silky and polished with an elegant nature, leaving with more of that delicious black and blue fruit in the finish. This could become the finest vintage of Grand Corbin-Despagne ever produced. 91-93 Pts

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2019
93
Elegant, silky, refined and fresh, the nose pops with flowers, plums, crushed stone and savory, leafy herbs. Lusciously textured, spicy red fruits with a touch of chocolate hit your palate in all the right ways and stick with you, letting you spend time with all those, sweet ripe fruits. Give it a year or two in the cellar and it's going to be quite a treat. This is in contention for the best vintage of Corbin ever produced. Drink from 2023-2035.

Elegant, silky, refined and fresh, the nose pops with flowers, plums, crushed stone and savory, leafy herbs. Lusciously textured, spicy red fruits with a touch of chocolate hit your palate in all the right ways and stick with you, letting you spend time with all those, sweet ripe fruits. Give it a year or two in the cellar and it's going to be quite a treat. This is in contention for the best vintage of Corbin ever produced. Drink from 2023-2035.

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With loads of ripe, elegant, soft, dark, sexy plums, silky tannins, freshness and a fabulous mouth feel, this medium-bodied, finesse-driven wine is already fabulous to taste. This could be the finest vintage of Corbin produced yet. It will be beautiful to taste with just a few years of bottle age, and it will continue to develop and provide pleasure for at least another 15 years or so after that.

With loads of ripe, elegant, soft, dark, sexy plums, silky tannins, freshness and a fabulous mouth feel, this medium-bodied, finesse-driven wine is already fabulous to taste. This could be the finest vintage of Corbin produced yet. It will be beautiful to taste with just a few years of bottle age, and it will continue to develop and provide pleasure for at least another 15 years or so after that.

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2019
92
Flowers, licorice, red fruits and a touch of cocoa create the perfume. Medium-bodied, soft, vibrant and silky, with loads of sweet, ripe, refined cherries and plums on the mid-palate and in the elegantly-styled, fresh, energetic, polished finish. Drink from 2023-2034.

Flowers, licorice, red fruits and a touch of cocoa create the perfume. Medium-bodied, soft, vibrant and silky, with loads of sweet, ripe, refined cherries and plums on the mid-palate and in the elegantly-styled, fresh, energetic, polished finish. Drink from 2023-2034.

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Alluring smells of licorice, red fruits, espresso and earth work well here. Medium-bodied, elegant, silky and refined, the wine leaves you with a beautiful sense of purity to the fruit. Give it 5 years or so to age, and this will be an even better wine. 91-93 Pts

Alluring smells of licorice, red fruits, espresso and earth work well here. Medium-bodied, elegant, silky and refined, the wine leaves you with a beautiful sense of purity to the fruit. Give it 5 years or so to age, and this will be an even better wine. 91-93 Pts

2,370 Views   Tasted
2019
90
Soft, polished plums, cherries, cocoa, espresso and plums come through easily on the nose and palate. The wine finishes with loads of ripe, polished fruits and a touch of oak, so give it a year or two in the bottle for everything to integrate and it should be quite the charmer. Drink from 2023-2032.

Soft, polished plums, cherries, cocoa, espresso and plums come through easily on the nose and palate. The wine finishes with loads of ripe, polished fruits and a touch of oak, so give it a year or two in the bottle for everything to integrate and it should be quite the charmer. Drink from 2023-2032.

1,330 Views   Tasted
2019
89
With a floral, savory, earthy, edge to the red fruits on the nose and palate, the wine is medium-bodied, and focused on its ripe, vibrant, red berry core of fruits. The finish is light, but, soft, clean and fresh. You can enjoy this on release. Drink from 2022-2032.

With a floral, savory, earthy, edge to the red fruits on the nose and palate, the wine is medium-bodied, and focused on its ripe, vibrant, red berry core of fruits. The finish is light, but, soft, clean and fresh. You can enjoy this on release. Drink from 2022-2032.

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2018
93
Elegant, refined, silky and fresh with beautiful purity and symmetry to the fruit. The sweetness in the red pit fruits on the nose, palate and in the finish make a great, lasting impression. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. As I said in my barrel tastings, this is the finest vintage of Corbin produced yet!

Elegant, refined, silky and fresh with beautiful purity and symmetry to the fruit. The sweetness in the red pit fruits on the nose, palate and in the finish make a great, lasting impression. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. As I said in my barrel tastings, this is the finest vintage of Corbin produced yet!

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With a profundity of color, the wine is fresh, juicy, elegant, ripe and multi-faceted. On the palate and in the finish you find decadent cherries and licorice with lift, length and opulence. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc, reaching 15% ABV but there is no touch of heat or jammy sensations. This is a beauty and it is the best vintage of Corbin I have ever tasted! 92-94 Pts

With a profundity of color, the wine is fresh, juicy, elegant, ripe and multi-faceted. On the palate and in the finish you find decadent cherries and licorice with lift, length and opulence. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc, reaching 15% ABV but there is no touch of heat or jammy sensations. This is a beauty and it is the best vintage of Corbin I have ever tasted! 92-94 Pts

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2018
92
Deep in color, with a soft, polished, plush texture on the palate which creates a nice canvass to enjoy the sweet plums and cherries. This will be easy to enjoy on release and over the next 12 years or so. Drink from 2023-2036.

Deep in color, with a soft, polished, plush texture on the palate which creates a nice canvass to enjoy the sweet plums and cherries. This will be easy to enjoy on release and over the next 12 years or so. Drink from 2023-2036.

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Medium-bodied, floral, refined, elegant, silky, plummy and with loads of ripe, sweet cherries, the wine is light on its feet, in a good way. With lift and vibrancy, this finesse styled beauty will be better with just a few years of age.

Medium-bodied, floral, refined, elegant, silky, plummy and with loads of ripe, sweet cherries, the wine is light on its feet, in a good way. With lift and vibrancy, this finesse styled beauty will be better with just a few years of age.

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With a strong floral accent, the wine is silky, polished, sweet, ripe and soft with licorice and black cherries throughout and especially in the finish. 91-93 Pts

With a strong floral accent, the wine is silky, polished, sweet, ripe and soft with licorice and black cherries throughout and especially in the finish. 91-93 Pts

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2018
92
Deep in color, with a soft, polished, plush texture on the palate which creates a nice canvass to enjoy the sweet plums and cherries. This will be easy to enjoy on release and over the next 12 years or so. Drink from 2023-2036.

Deep in color, with a soft, polished, plush texture on the palate which creates a nice canvass to enjoy the sweet plums and cherries. This will be easy to enjoy on release and over the next 12 years or so. Drink from 2023-2036.

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Medium-bodied, elegant, soft, floral and lifted, the red fruits are as sweet as they are silky, finish with licorice, cherries and plums. Give it a few years or so to age and this will be an even better wine.

Medium-bodied, elegant, soft, floral and lifted, the red fruits are as sweet as they are silky, finish with licorice, cherries and plums. Give it a few years or so to age and this will be an even better wine.

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Medium-bodied, floral, soft and polished, this wine delivers a streak of sweet, red fruits on the mid-palate. Give it a few years or so to age and this will be an even better wine. 91-93 Pts

Medium-bodied, floral, soft and polished, this wine delivers a streak of sweet, red fruits on the mid-palate. Give it a few years or so to age and this will be an even better wine. 91-93 Pts

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2018
90
Medium bodied, forward, round textured and already offering fresh, sweet ripe cherries, licorice, smoke and coffee bean. You can drink this with just a few years in the cellar, or less. 89-91 Pts

Medium bodied, forward, round textured and already offering fresh, sweet ripe cherries, licorice, smoke and coffee bean. You can drink this with just a few years in the cellar, or less. 89-91 Pts

3,434 Views   Tasted
2018
85
Medium-bodied and spicy with a drop of licorice and herbs, this wine is forward, bright and light and will be ready for drinking upon release. 84-86 Pts

Medium-bodied and spicy with a drop of licorice and herbs, this wine is forward, bright and light and will be ready for drinking upon release. 84-86 Pts

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2016
92
Medium-bodied, elegant and refined, with lovely, fresh, sweet, red fruits, silky tannins and floral aromatics, the wine is bright, refined and finesse driven. There is purity in the fruit, length and energy here.

Medium-bodied, elegant and refined, with lovely, fresh, sweet, red fruits, silky tannins and floral aromatics, the wine is bright, refined and finesse driven. There is purity in the fruit, length and energy here.

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Plums, licorice and floral aromatics with a hint of cocoa on the nose. On the palate, the wine is soft, fresh and more concentrated than usual with a finesse driven, dusty, elegant, sweet, polished, vibrant finish. There is purity in the fruit, length and energy here. The wine was made from blending 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc, reaching 14.5% ABV and aging in 50% new French oak barrels. For fans of this wine, you should know, this is best wine yet, made from Corbin!

Plums, licorice and floral aromatics with a hint of cocoa on the nose. On the palate, the wine is soft, fresh and more concentrated than usual with a finesse driven, dusty, elegant, sweet, polished, vibrant finish. There is purity in the fruit, length and energy here. The wine was made from blending 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc, reaching 14.5% ABV and aging in 50% new French oak barrels. For fans of this wine, you should know, this is best wine yet, made from Corbin!

3,096 Views   Tasted
2016
92
Flowers, black raspberry, licorice and espresso scents are all over the place. Medium bodied, but with round, soft, silky textures, there is a nice jolt of sweet plum and cherry notes in the finish that linger. Give it 5 years or so to age, and this will be an even better wine.

Flowers, black raspberry, licorice and espresso scents are all over the place. Medium bodied, but with round, soft, silky textures, there is a nice jolt of sweet plum and cherry notes in the finish that linger. Give it 5 years or so to age, and this will be an even better wine.

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Flowers, black raspberry and licorice on the nose work perfectly with the medium bodied, fresh, sweet, ripe cherry core of fruits on the palate. Elegant in style.

Flowers, black raspberry and licorice on the nose work perfectly with the medium bodied, fresh, sweet, ripe cherry core of fruits on the palate. Elegant in style.

2,277 Views   Tasted
2016
91
Elegant, fresh and silky, the wine focuses on its sweet, red cherries and brightness. Medium-bodied and finesse in style, if you like young, red fruits, try it young. If you prefer more softness and earthy nuances, age it for 5 years or so.

Elegant, fresh and silky, the wine focuses on its sweet, red cherries and brightness. Medium-bodied and finesse in style, if you like young, red fruits, try it young. If you prefer more softness and earthy nuances, age it for 5 years or so.

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Silky, mineral-driven fruits, ripe, soft tannins, medium bodied with fresh plums, which carry through from start to finish.

Silky, mineral-driven fruits, ripe, soft tannins, medium bodied with fresh plums, which carry through from start to finish.

3,710 Views   Tasted
2016
90
Medium bodied, fresh, elegant, red cherry dominate wine, with soft textures, spicy, red fruits and a touch of espresso in the finish. You can drink this with just a few years in the cellar, or less.

Medium bodied, fresh, elegant, red cherry dominate wine, with soft textures, spicy, red fruits and a touch of espresso in the finish. You can drink this with just a few years in the cellar, or less.

2,835 Views   Tasted
2015
92
The sweet floral aromatics, plums and licorice start off the show. From there the wine is juicy, elegant and refined. The tannins on this medium bodied wine are soft. This is an elegant, refined, supple, silky wine that will reward 3-5 years in the cellar. The wine was made from a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.

The sweet floral aromatics, plums and licorice start off the show. From there the wine is juicy, elegant and refined. The tannins on this medium bodied wine are soft. This is an elegant, refined, supple, silky wine that will reward 3-5 years in the cellar. The wine was made from a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.

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With notes of truffle, licorice, black plum and rain-soaked earth creating the perfume, this is clearly, the richest, silkiest wine ever made at Corbin. The plush mouth feel has an unmistakable presence of ripe, fresh fruits, purity and length with a touch of clay and minerals in the finish. What I really love about this wine is the darker fruit profile, which can be difficult to find in the sandy soils from this part of the appellation. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 14.5% ABV and will be aged in 40% new, French oak barrels. After it’s in the bottle, I would not be surprised to see this score at the top end of the range -- and maybe a point higher!

With notes of truffle, licorice, black plum and rain-soaked earth creating the perfume, this is clearly, the richest, silkiest wine ever made at Corbin. The plush mouth feel has an unmistakable presence of ripe, fresh fruits, purity and length with a touch of clay and minerals in the finish. What I really love about this wine is the darker fruit profile, which can be difficult to find in the sandy soils from this part of the appellation. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 14.5% ABV and will be aged in 40% new, French oak barrels. After it’s in the bottle, I would not be surprised to see this score at the top end of the range -- and maybe a point higher!

3,604 Views   Tasted
2015
91
Already showing quite well, this blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon produced a medium-bodied, fresh, soft textured, elegant, earthy wine with plums, cherry, espresso, forest floor, flowers and hints of mint leaf on the nose and palate.

Already showing quite well, this blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon produced a medium-bodied, fresh, soft textured, elegant, earthy wine with plums, cherry, espresso, forest floor, flowers and hints of mint leaf on the nose and palate.

2,498 Views   Tasted
2015
90
Elegant, soft, medium bodied and forward, it is easy to find and enjoy all the sweet, ripe, cherries, plums and black raspberries along with the espresso note on the backend.

Elegant, soft, medium bodied and forward, it is easy to find and enjoy all the sweet, ripe, cherries, plums and black raspberries along with the espresso note on the backend.

2,880 Views   Tasted
Soft, refined, polished and medium bodied, the wine is forward and all its sweet, ripe, cherries, plums and black raspberries with a nice shot of espresso should be available on release.

Soft, refined, polished and medium bodied, the wine is forward and all its sweet, ripe, cherries, plums and black raspberries with a nice shot of espresso should be available on release.

2,728 Views   Tasted
Medium bodied, soft, polished, and open in character, the wine offers an espresso, plum, black raspberry note from start to finish.

Medium bodied, soft, polished, and open in character, the wine offers an espresso, plum, black raspberry note from start to finish.

3,152 Views   Tasted
The best ever from Grand Corbin, this wine offers a delicious profile of licorice, lush, dark, black raspberries and cocoa-covered plums. Sweet, fresh, silky with a bolder depth of flavor than in previous years.

The best ever from Grand Corbin, this wine offers a delicious profile of licorice, lush, dark, black raspberries and cocoa-covered plums. Sweet, fresh, silky with a bolder depth of flavor than in previous years.

1,782 Views   Tasted
2015
90
Medium bodied, soft, elegant and charming, the textures are soft, the cherries and plums have a nice, spicy essence to add complexity. The finish shows sweetness to the ripe, red fruits.

Medium bodied, soft, elegant and charming, the textures are soft, the cherries and plums have a nice, spicy essence to add complexity. The finish shows sweetness to the ripe, red fruits.

3,195 Views   Tasted
2014
90
A quiet nose with earthy, thyme and fresh, sweet, red fruits. Medium bodied, elegant, and soft, with loads of black raspberry and spice in the finish.

A quiet nose with earthy, thyme and fresh, sweet, red fruits. Medium bodied, elegant, and soft, with loads of black raspberry and spice in the finish.

3,693 Views   Tasted
With a nose as charming as estate manager Annabelle Cruse, the violet, licorice and black cherry aromas are a pleasure. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied, fresh, soft and sweet with a black raspberry and thyme finish. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 13% ABV and will be aged in 40% new, French oak barrels. 90-91 Pts

With a nose as charming as estate manager Annabelle Cruse, the violet, licorice and black cherry aromas are a pleasure. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied, fresh, soft and sweet with a black raspberry and thyme finish. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 13% ABV and will be aged in 40% new, French oak barrels. 90-91 Pts

3,842 Views   Tasted
2014
87
Medium bodied with an herbal, olive note to the plum character, this wine will drink well young. 86-88 Pts

Medium bodied with an herbal, olive note to the plum character, this wine will drink well young. 86-88 Pts

4,242 Views   Tasted
2014
86
Peppery with red fruits and a light red berry finish, this medium-bodied wine will be best in its youth. 85-87 Pts

Peppery with red fruits and a light red berry finish, this medium-bodied wine will be best in its youth. 85-87 Pts

1,997 Views   Tasted
2014
84
Salt, olives and herbal aromas with light red fruits. 83-85 Pts

Salt, olives and herbal aromas with light red fruits. 83-85 Pts

2,676 Views   Tasted
2013
89
Light in color, the medium bodied, soft, elegant, fresh wine is on the lighter, red fruit side of the style range. This cherry and herb tinged wine will be best on release.

Light in color, the medium bodied, soft, elegant, fresh wine is on the lighter, red fruit side of the style range. This cherry and herb tinged wine will be best on release.

1,901 Views   Tasted
The spicy red berry and spearmint bouquet opens to a medium-bodied, fresh, light wine with sweet cherries that continue through to the finish. From a blend of 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 13% ABV and is aging in 40% new French oak. 87-89 Pts

The spicy red berry and spearmint bouquet opens to a medium-bodied, fresh, light wine with sweet cherries that continue through to the finish. From a blend of 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 13% ABV and is aging in 40% new French oak. 87-89 Pts

2,229 Views   Tasted
2013
83
Light in color and fruit with an herbal, red berry finish, this will require consumption early in life. 82-84 Pts

Light in color and fruit with an herbal, red berry finish, this will require consumption early in life. 82-84 Pts

3,844 Views   Tasted
2013
83
Red plum and herbeaceous in nature, this medium-bodied wine has olive and cherry notes in the dry finish. 82-84 Pts

Red plum and herbeaceous in nature, this medium-bodied wine has olive and cherry notes in the dry finish. 82-84 Pts

2,092 Views   Tasted
2012
90
Ruby in color, with a smoky, cherry, earthy, leaf and thyme scented nose, the wine is forward, supple and fresh.

Ruby in color, with a smoky, cherry, earthy, leaf and thyme scented nose, the wine is forward, supple and fresh.

3,827 Views   Tasted
From 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 13.5% ABV. With a nose of licorice and fresh black raspberry jam, the medium-bodied wine is soft, smooth and forward, ending with dark berries and a hint of dust in the finish. 89-91 Pts

From 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 13.5% ABV. With a nose of licorice and fresh black raspberry jam, the medium-bodied wine is soft, smooth and forward, ending with dark berries and a hint of dust in the finish. 89-91 Pts

3,813 Views   Tasted
2012
88
Medium bodied, easy drinking quaffer, with a soft core of plums, freshness and an open personality that makes this fun to drink in its youth.

Medium bodied, easy drinking quaffer, with a soft core of plums, freshness and an open personality that makes this fun to drink in its youth.

3,216 Views   Tasted
Medium-bodied with ample notes of licorice, cherry and strawberry wines, the wine ends with sweet, tart and fresh cherries in the finish. 86-89 Pts

Medium-bodied with ample notes of licorice, cherry and strawberry wines, the wine ends with sweet, tart and fresh cherries in the finish. 86-89 Pts

3,209 Views   Tasted
2012
88
Medium-bodied with sweet black cherry fruits, soft tannins and a drying finish. 87-89 Pts

Medium-bodied with sweet black cherry fruits, soft tannins and a drying finish. 87-89 Pts

4,086 Views   Tasted
2011
90
Anabelle Cruse is on a roll at Chateau Corbin. In a very difficult year, the wine sports complex aromas of licorice, mint, leaves, oak and fresh red berries. Medium bodied, with soft, round textures and a forward personality, this well priced wine will be delicious on release.

Anabelle Cruse is on a roll at Chateau Corbin. In a very difficult year, the wine sports complex aromas of licorice, mint, leaves, oak and fresh red berries. Medium bodied, with soft, round textures and a forward personality, this well priced wine will be delicious on release.

3,084 Views   Tasted
Corbin has been making better wine since the 2009 vintage. From a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the wine will be aged in 80% new oak. Medium bodied with soft textures, floral notes, fresh raspberry, licorice and kirsch, this will drink well young. 90-91 Pts

Corbin has been making better wine since the 2009 vintage. From a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the wine will be aged in 80% new oak. Medium bodied with soft textures, floral notes, fresh raspberry, licorice and kirsch, this will drink well young. 90-91 Pts

2,961 Views   Tasted
2011
87
Licorice, red berries, herbs and earth, this slightly rustic wine should be better with a year or two in the bottle.

Licorice, red berries, herbs and earth, this slightly rustic wine should be better with a year or two in the bottle.

3,320 Views   Tasted
2011
86
Spice, licorice and red berry scents, medium bodied and a fresh, bright, red berry finish. 85-88 Pts

Spice, licorice and red berry scents, medium bodied and a fresh, bright, red berry finish. 85-88 Pts

4,136 Views   Tasted
2011
83
Light, slightly tart red berries and earthy notes dominate this early drinking wine.

Light, slightly tart red berries and earthy notes dominate this early drinking wine.

2,096 Views   Tasted
2010
92
Coffee, licorice, fresh, ripe, black raspberries in the nose. On the palate, the wine is soft, rich and silky, ending with sweet, blackberries and cocoa. This is my favorite vintage of Corbin from Anabelle Cruse yet!

Coffee, licorice, fresh, ripe, black raspberries in the nose. On the palate, the wine is soft, rich and silky, ending with sweet, blackberries and cocoa. This is my favorite vintage of Corbin from Anabelle Cruse yet!

3,793 Views   Tasted
2010 Corbin Deep colored, mineral driven, licorice, jammy berry, spice and sweet black cherry open to a rich, plush, round, deep wine. This is a big step up for Anabelle Cruse. It’s the best Corbin I have ever tasted. 91-93 Pts

2010 Corbin Deep colored, mineral driven, licorice, jammy berry, spice and sweet black cherry open to a rich, plush, round, deep wine. This is a big step up for Anabelle Cruse. It’s the best Corbin I have ever tasted. 91-93 Pts

4,095 Views   Tasted
2010
90
Ready to go, this is soft, earthy, medium bodied, elegant and fresh, with a plummy, earthy, cherry filled, silky finish. Drink this over the next 5-8 years.

Ready to go, this is soft, earthy, medium bodied, elegant and fresh, with a plummy, earthy, cherry filled, silky finish. Drink this over the next 5-8 years.

2,037 Views   Tasted
2010
89
Easy drinking, elegant and charming, the medium bodied wine shows good color and serves up a healthy dose of soft, spicy, black raspberries, licorice and earth.

Easy drinking, elegant and charming, the medium bodied wine shows good color and serves up a healthy dose of soft, spicy, black raspberries, licorice and earth.

4,087 Views   Tasted
2010
87
Read to drink, this medium bodied, light textured charmer offers, fresh red cherries, plums and spice, in an easy to drink and like manner. The wine was produced from a blend of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Read to drink, this medium bodied, light textured charmer offers, fresh red cherries, plums and spice, in an easy to drink and like manner. The wine was produced from a blend of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.

2,792 Views   Tasted
2009
90
With a floral edge to the sweet cherries, the wine is mature, elegant, soft and fresh. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins, spice and herbs. This is perfect for enjoying now and over the next decade.

With a floral edge to the sweet cherries, the wine is mature, elegant, soft and fresh. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins, spice and herbs. This is perfect for enjoying now and over the next decade.

2,924 Views   Tasted
Sensuous textures, a perfume packed with licorice, ripe, black and red cherries, spice and earth, a long, supple, forward, medium/full bodied, elegant, fruit filled finish, along with a fair price made this St. Emilion a winner.

Sensuous textures, a perfume packed with licorice, ripe, black and red cherries, spice and earth, a long, supple, forward, medium/full bodied, elegant, fruit filled finish, along with a fair price made this St. Emilion a winner.

5,343 Views   Tasted
2009
90
Fully mature, easy to like, elegantly styled, soft, medium bodied, floral-accented red berry wine for current consumption.

Fully mature, easy to like, elegantly styled, soft, medium bodied, floral-accented red berry wine for current consumption.

1,821 Views   Tasted
2009
90
2009 Grand Corbin Despagne is medium bodied with jammy blackberries, spice, and minerals. The wine offers a round, black cherry finish. 89-91 Pts

2009 Grand Corbin Despagne is medium bodied with jammy blackberries, spice, and minerals. The wine offers a round, black cherry finish. 89-91 Pts

4,334 Views   Tasted
2009
88
A well priced St. Emilion, one of 6 using that incorporates the name Corbin into their moniker, the wine is light ruby in color, offering scents of red berries, earth and spice, medium body and a pleasant, cherry finish. This is a Bordeaux wine to drink on the young side.

A well priced St. Emilion, one of 6 using that incorporates the name Corbin into their moniker, the wine is light ruby in color, offering scents of red berries, earth and spice, medium body and a pleasant, cherry finish. This is a Bordeaux wine to drink on the young side.

2,688 Views   Tasted
2009
87
2009 Haut Corbin, 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc, is medium bodied wine done in a light style. It offers some plush dark berries in its soft, easy to drink style. 86-88 Pts

2009 Haut Corbin, 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc, is medium bodied wine done in a light style. It offers some plush dark berries in its soft, easy to drink style. 86-88 Pts

3,599 Views   Tasted
2009
83
Light to medium bodied, on the bright side of the red fruit style range, with some spice and earthy characteristics. Soft in texture, this is best for early, uncomplicated quaffing.

Light to medium bodied, on the bright side of the red fruit style range, with some spice and earthy characteristics. Soft in texture, this is best for early, uncomplicated quaffing.

2,560 Views   Tasted
2008
88
Light in color, the medium bodied wine is already showing its truffle, tobacco, thyme, espresso and red fruit character. On the palate, the wine is probably close to mature, with a dusty, crisp, bright, fresh, sweet and tart red berry finish..

Light in color, the medium bodied wine is already showing its truffle, tobacco, thyme, espresso and red fruit character. On the palate, the wine is probably close to mature, with a dusty, crisp, bright, fresh, sweet and tart red berry finish..

1,885 Views   Tasted
08 Château Corbin. Corbin lies in the farthest north west region of St. Emilion, in clay and sandy soil. This elegantly styled St. Emilion offers a medium bodied wine with a profile of red and black cherries. 89-91 Pts

08 Château Corbin. Corbin lies in the farthest north west region of St. Emilion, in clay and sandy soil. This elegantly styled St. Emilion offers a medium bodied wine with a profile of red and black cherries. 89-91 Pts

3,288 Views   Tasted
2008
89
About to enter prime time, the medium bodied, wine is soft, polished, fresh, fruity and focused on its sweet, ripe cherry core of fruits, licorice and wet earth.

About to enter prime time, the medium bodied, wine is soft, polished, fresh, fruity and focused on its sweet, ripe cherry core of fruits, licorice and wet earth.

3,270 Views   Tasted
2008
87
2008 Château Haut Corbin, with its black raspberry nose, elegant style, and medium body, provides a nice, early drinking St. Emilion. 86-89 Pts

2008 Château Haut Corbin, with its black raspberry nose, elegant style, and medium body, provides a nice, early drinking St. Emilion. 86-89 Pts

2,554 Views   Tasted
2006
90
Deeply colored, with licorice, blackberries, earth and cocoa aromas, this strong value priced Bordeaux wine offers a lot of bang for the buck with its layers of sweet ripe fruit and round, opulent, early drinking charm and character.

Deeply colored, with licorice, blackberries, earth and cocoa aromas, this strong value priced Bordeaux wine offers a lot of bang for the buck with its layers of sweet ripe fruit and round, opulent, early drinking charm and character.

6,699 Views   Tasted
2006
88
Mature, this ready to drink charmer opens with truffle, wet forest floor and hints of plum in the nose. Silky in texture, but short, and slightly dusty in the finish with an olive and herbal tone, there is no reason to age this any longer.

Mature, this ready to drink charmer opens with truffle, wet forest floor and hints of plum in the nose. Silky in texture, but short, and slightly dusty in the finish with an olive and herbal tone, there is no reason to age this any longer.

3,684 Views   Tasted
2005
89
Drinking great today, licorice, black cherries and wet forest floor scents open to a plush, soft, round, easy to like St. Emilion for not a lot of money.

Drinking great today, licorice, black cherries and wet forest floor scents open to a plush, soft, round, easy to like St. Emilion for not a lot of money.

2,915 Views   Tasted
2005
89
A nice value St. Emilion in today's world with its concentrated style, ripe dark berry, licorice and earthy personality. The wine has the ability to age and improve.

A nice value St. Emilion in today's world with its concentrated style, ripe dark berry, licorice and earthy personality. The wine has the ability to age and improve.

4,086 Views   Tasted
2005
88
With a developed nose showing its tobacco, earth, forest and leafy character, the wine is medium bodied, elegantly styled with a cherry and wild strawberry finish.

With a developed nose showing its tobacco, earth, forest and leafy character, the wine is medium bodied, elegantly styled with a cherry and wild strawberry finish.

3,271 Views   Tasted
2005
86
Black cherry, plum, earth, vanilla and spice flavors lead to a medium bodied, easy going, crowd pleasing, soft style of St. Emilion wine that is ready to drink.

Black cherry, plum, earth, vanilla and spice flavors lead to a medium bodied, easy going, crowd pleasing, soft style of St. Emilion wine that is ready to drink.

4,335 Views   Tasted
2005
85
Light in texture and style, this earthy, red berry filled wine is ready to drink.

Light in texture and style, this earthy, red berry filled wine is ready to drink.

3,569 Views   Tasted
2001
89
Fully mature, with a smoky, tobacco, cigar box, floral and cherry nose, with a touch of herbs. The wine is medium bodied, soft, refined and at the perfect stage of development for maximum enjoyment.

Fully mature, with a smoky, tobacco, cigar box, floral and cherry nose, with a touch of herbs. The wine is medium bodied, soft, refined and at the perfect stage of development for maximum enjoyment.

4,301 Views   Tasted