Château Grand Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion 2022 - Grand Cru Classé BIO
96/100
Yves Beck
96/100
Vert de Vin
95-96/100
Bernard Burtschy
95/100
Vinous
95/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
"Acclaimed by the press, this is a magnificent organic estate that every fan of the Right Bank simply must know about!"
“What definition, freshness, and depth in the bouquet of the 2022 Grand Corbin-Despagne! Just like the winemaker, the wine is precise, focused on detail, and radiantly expressive; it speaks for itself and is clearly happy to be here. A beautiful blend of notes of cherries, licorice, and peony. On the palate, the wine stands out for its harmony and its ability to bridge the gap between freshness and vigor, between precision and fullness. A mouthwatering, thirst-quenching, inviting, and lingering wine. A great success and certainly one of François Despagne’s best wines—which in no way diminishes his previous offerings, as he has always produced excellent wines! (Yves Beck 2024) - Delivery in a wooden crate is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
Dark, purplish color
Nose
Expressive and elegant, with aromas of cherry, plum, lavender, licorice, mint, chocolate, and espresso
Palate
Full-bodied and elegant, with excellent concentration and remarkable balance. The ideal combination of freshness and vigor, precision and fullness
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2045
Production
80,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with braised beef à la bordelaise, Peking duck, or poultry stuffed with mushrooms...
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 (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 its structure, texture, hint of licorice, and peppery tannins, the 2018 is not quite fully developed yet but promises a bright future. The 2015, with its deep red color, develops a richness of bold, powerful tannins with a refined structure.
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
Grand Corbin-Despagne 2022 offers a striking blend of finesse and textured body. Notes of blue and purple fruits, lavender, mint, and espresso unfold in the glass. Delicate and velvety, with no harshness and remarkable balance, Grand Corbin-Despagne is impeccable. Vivid floral notes enhance the finish. 2027–2042
Le Figaro vins
Rated 93/100
About the estate:
The wines offer intense and complex notes of red berries and flowers, which gradually give way to more spicy tones. The palate is characterized by finesse and smoothness. The tannins are velvety.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
What definition, freshness, and depth in the bouquet of the 2022 Grand Corbin-Despagne! Just like its winemaker, the wine is precise, detail-oriented, and radiantly expressive; it speaks for itself and is clearly delighted to be here. A beautiful blend of notes of cherries, licorice, and peony. On the palate, the wine stands out for its harmony and its ability to bridge the gap between freshness and vigor, between precision and fullness. A mouthwatering, thirst-quenching wine that leaves you wanting more and lingers on the palate. A great success and certainly one of François Despagne’s best wines—which is no slight to his previous vintages, as they’ve always been excellent! 2026–2052
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose is fruity, fresh, precise, and well-defined, offering refined complexity, depth, and delicacy. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, lilac, and, more subtly, small blue berries...
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
As soon as the wine is poured, aromas of mint, chocolate, espresso, flowers, and red stone fruits burst from the glass. Then, the palate takes center stage with notes of black cherries and perfectly ripe plums, with a silky texture. This is a hedonistic wine that combines freshness, elegance, and purity with a long finish. A blend of 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Best enjoyed between 2027 and 2047.
Bernard Burtschy
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95-96/100
Customer rating
(2020 vintage)
4/5
based on 6 reviews
Review by Mr. JOEL D. Posted on May 19, 2025
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