Decanter über:
Chateau Corbin Grand Cru Classe
Dating back to the 15th century, Château Corbin has been owned by the Cruse family since 1924. Fourth-generation Anabelle Cruse-Bardinet runs the estate with her husband Sébastien, living on the property with their children. The vineyard features clay and clay-sand soils over an iron-rich clay subsoil – more akin to neighbouring Pomerol than classic St-Emilion limestone. Extensive replanting and a new cellar built for the 2016 vintage, equipped with concrete tanks, have brought greater precision. Wines increasingly show lovely polish thanks to heavy investment in recent years. Georgie Hindle: Cola, liquorice and blackcurrant. This has a cooling freshness, tannins adding a touch of muscle, with a long, cool, mint, wet stone and liquorice finish. Juicy and alive. Arthur Coggill: Lovely fruit purity, cranberry and loganberry mingling with cumin spice and cedar. Gentle, fresh and fruit-driven, this is all primary wild berry fruit that goes on and on. Tom King: Juicy fruit, a hint of capsicum and attractive leafiness. Black cherry cheesecake palate and a rich, creamy texture. Persistent fresh fruit takes centre stage.
