{"product_id":"chateau-chateau-corbin-grand-cru-2016-saint-emilion-bordeaux-france-js-93-vm-93-dm-93-jd-93","title":"Chateau Corbin Grand Cru 2016 (Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France) - [WA 93+] [VM 93] [JS 93] [JD 93] [DM 92] [WS 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Corbin is a prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé winery, located on Bordeaux’s Right Bank in France. Famous for its historic 15th-century estate and family-led winemaking, it produces highly regarded, elegant, and fruit-forward red wines from the Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varieties. The winery has\u003cspan\u003e belonged to the same family since 1924. Passed down from generation to generation through the female line, it is now \u003c\/span\u003eowned by Anabelle Cruse Bardinet (4th generation)\u003cspan\u003e and her husband Sébastien Bardinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines of Château Corbin are the fruit of true luxury craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003eCarefully tended vines, a meticulous selection of the grape bunches and\u003cbr\u003eslow barrel ageing are prerequisites in the Corbin method to ensure\u003cbr\u003elongevity in its wines. Anabelle Cruse has trained as the oenologist and\u003cbr\u003emanaged the estate since 1999. She has improved and enhanced the\u003cbr\u003eestate and its wines, replanting plots, restructuring the site, and creating\u003cbr\u003ea new plot-by-plot managed vat room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoils: Clay and clay-sand over an iron-rich clay subsoil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage age of the vines: 30 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVine-growing: Integrated crop management, eco-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposition: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting: By hand from October 5th to October 22nd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVatting: 18 temperature-controlled, unlined concrete vats, 17 – 26 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing: 18 months in 100% in French oak barrels, with 50% new oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Blended of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc aged in 50% new French oak for 18 months, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Corbin has quite a meaty nose with smoked meats and beef drippings over a core of black plum preserves with hints of bay leaves and garrigue. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and grainy with a great core of muscular fruit and an earthy finish.\" – LPB (Nov 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Corbin is a gorgeous, supple Saint-Émilion that will drink well with minimal cellaring. Floral notes add brightness and energy to a core of red cherry and plum fruit. Hints of chocolate, leather and menthol shape the persistent, substantial finish. A racy wine with no hard edges and tons of pure harmony, the 2016 is simply impeccable today. Tasted two times. (Drink between 2018-2028)\" - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brimming with blackberries, supple tannins and lively acidity, this is an immediately attractive St.-Emilion that’s easy to enjoy with food now, but has the structure to age for some years. Drink or hold.\" (Jan 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From a 13-hectare vineyard located north and west of the village of Saint-Emilion, the 2016 Château Corbin (83% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc aged in 50% new oak) showed beautifully in all my tastings. Its deep ruby\/purple color is followed by a beautifully pure, elegant 2016 that gives up lots of limestone character in its red currants, graphite, dried flowers, and earthy aromas and flavors. This medium to full-bodied effort has solid mid-palate depth, a fine, elegant texture, ample structure, and a great finish. It's going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and cruise for 15+ years. (Drink between 2021-2036)\" (Feb 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the oldest estates in St-Emilion, Corbin is linked by family ties to the Cruse owned estate of Chateau d'Issan in Margaux. Just over 12 hectares, Chateau Corbin is located close to Cheval Blanc and the Pomerol border. This is a classic Bordeaux wine, with dark colour, intensity of black fruit on nose and palate, married with fresh acidity, spices and fine-grained tannins.\" - Andy Howard MW (Dec 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Raspberry puree, plum reduction and cherry paste flavors roll through in this red, carried by velvety structure. Red licorice and fruitcake notes peek in on the finish. Polished overall but has good energy through the finish, with a lingering apple wood hint. Drink now through 2033. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 5,750 cases made.\" - JM (Mar 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53364401373549,"sku":null,"price":64.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Chateau-Corbin-Grand-Cru-Saint-Emilion-Grand-Cru-Classe-2019.webp?v=1779580203","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/chateau-chateau-corbin-grand-cru-2016-saint-emilion-bordeaux-france-js-93-vm-93-dm-93-jd-93","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}