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| Producer | CH.GRAND CORBIN DESPAGNE |
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| Country | FRANCE |
| Type | STILL RED |
| AOC | SAINT-EMILION |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Bottle Size | 6X750ml |
| Score | WA 92 |
| Packing Size | 12W |
Château Grand Corbin-Despagne is a historic family-owned estate in northern Saint-Émilion, adjacent to Pomerol. Owned by the Despagne family since 1812 (now seventh generation under François Despagne), it spans ~28 hectares on ancient sandy-clay soils with iron deposits. Certified 100% organic since 2013, it holds Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé status. Blend of 70% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Hand-harvested; aged 12-18 months in French oak (40% new, 50% one-year, 10% two-year barrels for 2014). Alcohol ~13%. Medium-bodied with herbal olive notes alongside ripe plum and black fruits. Fresh, balanced with fine tannins; elegant cherry-truffle hints emerge with age.