Decanter.com 93 / 100 par Jane Anson le 01/03/2018 Annabelle Cruse works on elegance without sacrificing the fleshiness of her rich berry fruits. I really like this, it shows great balance and has punch but controls its delivery. 80% and 20% Cabernet Franc on gravel-clay soils.
Le Figaro - L'Avis du Vin 17,5 / 20 par Club Vin le 15/05/2017 Nez de fruits rouges frais, petits fruits noirs, mûre, myrtille. Bouche fraîche, fruitée, joli touché de bouche, tannins ronds et crémeux, finale longue, beaucoup de matière.
Bettane & Desseauve 90-91 / 100 par Bettane & Desseauve le 03/05/2017 Onctueux, mais avec une expression qui reste encore limitée à ce stade.
Wine Advocate 89-91 / 100 par Neal Martin le 02/05/2017 The 2016 Grand Corbin has a rich and showy bouquet with plenty of ravishing black fruit laced with spice, although I would like to see more precision. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, a touch of graphite with a neat and tidy, quite harmonious and well-judged finish. It gets better as it goes along!
Vinous 89-92 / 100 par Antonio Galloni le 26/04/2017 The 2016 Grand Corbin is super-expressive, soft and open-knit, all qualities that will make it a joy to drink upon release. Rose petal and cinnamon notes add lift to the bright, red-fleshed fruit, while silky tannins add to an impression of finesse. The oak needs time to fully integrate, but otherwise, the 2016 is very pretty today. Tasted two times.
Decanter.com 91 / 100 par Jane Anson le 24/04/2017 Serious tannins that are well extracted, beginning to stretch things towards a more dramatic, plush expression without ever overstretching. Savory but rich fruit. 80% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 30% new oak barrels. Hubert de Bouard consults. Drinking Window 2025 - 2040
Jamessuckling.com 92-93 / 100 par James Suckling le 05/04/2017 A linear and fresh young red for the vintage with blueberry and blackberry character. Medium body, firm tannins. Crisp. Long and polished. Shows length and polish. Better than 2015.