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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, Feb 2019

Made from 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2008 Château Grand Corbin-Despagne offers a perfumed, rounded, seductive style. Black cherries, currants, roasted herbs, and licorice notes all give way to a medium-bodied, sweetly fruited 2008 that has considerable elegance and purity, with outstanding balance. It's not the biggest or baddest wine in the vintage, but it offers plenty of pleasure.

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Critic scores
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Wine Spectator

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Robert Parker

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89 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 89/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Dec 2017

89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Drink 2011-2021, Robert Parker, May 2011

Dense ruby/purple, this richly fruity, modern-styled St.-Emilion exhibits lots of black currant, licorice and camphor characteristics in its medium-bodied, fruity personality. With good depth, purity and texture, it should drink well for 7-10 years.

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2014-2020, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2011

Unusually developed-looking for a 2008. Pretty muddy, occluded, complex nose. Then there is a bit of a lack of freshness on the palate. Chewy end. A bit stolid. (JR)

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Grand Corbin Despagne
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

14%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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