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"Just finishing an 89 Grand Corbin Despagne tonight with pot au feu… a really nice wine, from sand over blue clay on the Pomerol border. The excesses of the 90s/00s passed them by, but now they have brought down yields, refocused on farming, and are producing terrific stuff. I bought two cases of the 2019 and am very happy to have them" -William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (posted on Wine Berserkers bulletin board November 2023)
Scrolling through "Berserkers" one evening I came across the above quote from William Kelley (who is a very talented taster and writer). When I saw the wine offered from one of our Negoce partners at a very nice price I jumped on it. This has always been an excellent property and at $40 it's an absolute steal. Don't miss this one -just another reminder of how Bordeaux remains one of the best values in all of wine.
2019 Chateau Grand Corbin Despagne - St. Emilion
(blend: 75% Merlot, 24 % Cab Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon)
From holdings just across the border from Pomerol characterized by predominantly sandy-clay soils, the 2019 Grand Corbin-Despagne offers up aromas of plums, sweet berries and cherries mingled with raw cocoa, cigar wrapper, licorice, violets and spices. Medium to full-bodied, ample and succulent, with fine concentration, lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins, it's a beautifully balanced classic that will age with grace.
93+ Points William Kelley Wine Advocate
| Sale $39.99 |
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