Grand Corbin - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe7/15/2020

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Grand Corbin has a nose of baked plums, stewed black cherries and fruitcake with touches of sautéed herbs, mossy tree bark and charcoal. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has attractive freshness and a light grip of chewiness to frame the juicy black fruit flavors, finishing with an herbal lift.

Bettane & Desseauve

89-90 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe7/3/2020

14,5-15

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe6/18/2020

The 2019 Grand Corbin is a mid-weight wine laced with expressive floral notes that add brightness and freshness. Rose petal, sweet red berry, mint and orange peel all lead into the persistent, vibrant finish. This succulent, inviting Saint-Émilion should drink well right out of the gate.

Jeb DUNNUCK

92-94 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/18/2020

The Merlot-dominated 2019 Château Grand Corbin is a solid-looking barrel sample and has a big bouquet of assorted red and darker, earthy fruits, spicy oak, and leafy herbs. Nicely textured, medium-bodied, and elegant on the palate, it's another terrific 2019 that just glides across the palate with no sensation of weight or heaviness. This is a brilliant wine I'd be happy to have in the cellar. Tasted twice.

Yvesbeck.wine

93-95 / 100

byYves Beckthe6/17/2020

Robe pourpre aux reflets violets. Bouquet élégant, de bonne intensité, alliant idéalmeent fraîcheur et maturité avec des notes de cassis et de menthe. En bouche le vin est crémeux, friand et équilibré. Il a de l’ampleur et de la fraîcheur et est doté de tannins suaves et soyeux. Structure rafraîchissante soutenant l’expression aromatique jusqu’en finale. Un vin élégant et invitant. 2024-2039

Jeb DUNNUCK

92-94 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/17/2020

The Merlot-dominated 2019 Château Grand Corbin is a solid-looking barrel sample and has a big bouquet of assorted red and darker, earthy fruits, spicy oak, and leafy herbs. Nicely textured, medium-bodied, and elegant on the palate, it’s another terrific 2019 that just glides across the palate with no sensation of weight or heaviness. This is a brilliant wine I’d be happy to have in the cellar. Tasted twice.

Decanter.com

92 / 100

the6/17/2020

Once again the feeling here is that this is a less gourmet vintage than 2018, but that it has a lot to recommend - juice, balance, plenty of black fruits, good firm tannins, touches of austerity. On this corner of St Emilion the soils are different from most of the appellation, with clay, sand and gravel, giving the power that you feel through the heart of this wine, and the fresh acidity that pulls things up through the finish. Good stuff.
Drinking Window 2024 - 2036

The Wine Cellar Insider

92 / 100

byJeff Levethe6/17/2020

Anthocyanes

90-92 / 100

the6/17/2020

Terres de Vins

the6/17/2020

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe6/16/2020

The 2019 Grand Corbin has a flattering bouquet with perfumed black cherry and cassis fruit. The oak nicely integrated with a pastille-like quality that I personally find endearing. The palate is medium-bodied with strict tannins. This is a very linear Saint-Émilion with fresh acidity and an almost Left Bank like reserve towards the finish...and I love it for that. Excellent.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93 / 100

byJeff Levethe6/10/2020

Alluring smells of licorice, red fruits, espresso and earth work well here. Medium-bodied, elegant, silky and refined, the wine leaves you with a beautiful sense of purity to the fruit. Give it 5 years or so to age, and this will be an even better wine. 91-93 Pts