Other

Barrel Sample

Château Grand Corbin-Despagne

Saint-Émilion · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Country
France
Region
Saint-Émilion
Appellation
Saint-Émilion
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meat · lamb · stews · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201293 pts

    92–94. Barrel sample. This concentrated wine is packed with new wood as well as dark chocolate flavors. The palate is dense with bitter, extracted coffee flavors, but balanced by lively, lingering acidity.

  • 201191 pts

    90-92. Barrel sample. This is an impressively rich wine that's packed with forward fruit and spice flavors. It has power and dark tannins while retaining a fine sense of style.