Château Corbin Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2015
92 Wine Advocate – "The medium garnet-purple colored 2016 Chauvin has quite a meaty/savory nose of chargrill, black olives, sautéed herbs and truffles with a core of baked plums and lifted black cherry compote. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a solid frame of rounded tannins and just enough freshness to offer a seamless boost to the long earthy finish."
91 Vinous Media "A deep, powerful wine, the 2012 Chauvin possesses notable mid-palate volume that carries the fruit very nicely. Wild flowers mint and sweet tobacco add complexity and nuance throughout. The 2012 can be enjoyed young for its more exuberant qualities, but it should also age nicely for the better part of the next decade or so."
$55.00
Description
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux, Saint Emilion
Varieties: 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc
Terroir: Sand and clay with iron deposit
Winemaking: aged for 18 months in barrels, 40% new
The property is planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, with the vineyards located in the heart of Saint Emilion plateau, very close to Pomerol, and it counts Chateau Cheval Blanc and La Dominique as its neighbors. The vineyard is in one single parcel with a slight slope close to the Chateau. They also have a small parcel across the small road, close to Grand Corbin Despagne.
The terroir features sand and clay with iron deposits in the soils and gentle slopes. You can basically divide the vineyard into two parts with one section featuring more clay in one section, while the other section has more sand and gravel. The wines are on average aged for 16 months in 40% new French oak barrels before bottling.
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