Petit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion 2018 - Second vin BIO
91/100
RVF
91/100
James Suckling
91/100
Vert de Vin
“A precise, elegant wine with a focus on fruit and well-crafted ~ Vert de Vin”
“Plenty of black cherry and chocolate aromas, with hints of walnuts and peanuts. Medium to full-bodied, with polished, well-integrated tannins and a pleasant finish. Made from organically grown grapes.” (James Suckling 2021)
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Nose
Rich and well-defined, with aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, violet, licorice, and chocolate
Palate
Fruity, well-balanced, juicy, and rich, with a touch of freshness and well-defined tannins. Pleasant finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2028
Production
Approximately 25,000 to 40,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with shepherd's pie, chicken fricassee, or a chocolate-peanut cake...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Château Grand Corbin-Despagne is undoubtedly the best value for money in Saint-Émilion, with its 29 hectares situated on sandy soil. The owner, François Despagne, has worked tirelessly to achieve this result, with a commitment to organic farming that contributes to the wine’s success. This Saint-Émilion combines vigor, silkiness, aromatic distinction, and superb aging potential. A tasting ranging from 2016 to 1947 allowed us to perfectly capture the style of this wine, which possesses a finesse and harmony superior to many "modern-style" classified growths. As it ages, it can resemble a great Pomerol in several vintages.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (A very successful wine)
About the estate:
In 2019, this great wine displays vitality and energy, reflecting the clay soils. It has great aging potential. With more focus on structure, texture, a hint of licorice, and peppery tannins, the 2018 vintage isn’t quite fully developed yet but promises a bright future. The 2015, with its deep red hue, develops a richness of bold, powerful tannins with a refined structure.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
While differing in its firmness, the 2018 second wine has perhaps a bit more depth but also more structure. Peak: 2025
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Rich aromas of black cherry and chocolate, with hints of walnuts and peanuts. Medium to full-bodied, with smooth, well-integrated tannins and a pleasant finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Best enjoyed after 2023.
Le Figaro vins
Rated 93/100
About the estate:
The wines offer intense and complex notes of red berries and flowers, gradually evolving into more spicy tones. The palate is characterized by finesse and smoothness. The tannins are velvety.
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2020 guide) 91/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose is fruity and offers a rich, indulgent character, good definition, and a subtle, clean edge. It features notes of juicy blackcurrant, plump little blueberries, and, more subtly, fleshy strawberry, combined with delicate hints of violet and fresh lily, as well as subtle hints of licorice and very subtle hints of sweet spices. The palate is fruity and balanced, with a lively acidity, juiciness, and richness, along with a touch of freshness, a hint of structure, and a lingering finish. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of plump, juicy blackcurrant, juicy blackberry, and a hint of fleshy strawberry, combined with hints of plump, juicy red berries, as well as hints of chocolate and tonka bean, violet, vanilla, and a subtle hint of sweet spices. The tannins are precise, well-integrated, and very finely textured. A precise, elegant, fruit-forward, and well-structured wine.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. Gilbert R. Published on May 24, 2025
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