Corbin - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2022

Alexandre Ma

92

par Alexandre Ma le 10/03/2025

The delicate fruity aroma has become the hallmark of Château Corbin, with subtle and fragrant wild strawberry and raspberry scents that are seamless throughout. The pure and smooth body, coupled with the light and silky tannins, all indicate one thing: the grape’s growing conditions were excellent this year, without being affected by the dry weather. This vintage perfectly showcases the gentle temperament of sand and clay soils, making it the kind of wine that can be enjoyed with gusto even when it is young.

Wine Advocate

94

par William Kelley le 07/03/2025

The 2022 Corbin has turned out beautifully, offering up sweet aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with hints of licorice, bay leaf and iris. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's velvety and enveloping, with the suave, polished profile typical of this sector, married with an unusual dimension of power and volume.

The Wine Cellar Insider

96

par Jeff Leve le 04/03/2025

Corbin, Château St. Émilion Grand Cru

Jeb DUNNUCK

93

par Jeb Dunnuck le 28/02/2025

Based on Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Château Corbin is juicy and floral, with graphite, spicy wood, truffle, and mineral-laced aromatics. Medium to full-bodied, it’s fresh and focused on the palate, with an elegant, layered profile. It’s impeccably made, and I think it has some upside. Give bottles 3-5 years if you can and enjoy through 2042.

Yvesbeck.wine

91

par Yves Beck le 25/02/2025

Beaucoup de finesse, de détails, de subtilité dans le bouquet de Corbin 2022 avec des effluves de réglisse, de baies noires, d'épices douces et de menthe. De bonne densité, le vin se révèle avec finesse et précision. Il se déroule sans accrocs et profite de l'appui de tannins veloutés qui vont de pair avec une rafraîchissante structure. Un vin élégant à la finale juteuse, fruitée et crayeuse. 2027- 2040 91/100

Jamessuckling.com

93

par James Suckling le 03/02/2025

Fragrant nose of raspberries, flowers and cherries on the nose. It’s fruit-forward, youthful and delightful with medium body and a swathe of fresh berry fruit, framed by sleek tannins. Drink from 2027.

Vinous

94

par Antonio Galloni le 28/01/2025

The 2022 Corbin is all finesse. That's all there is to it. Gracious and aromatically lifted, with fine tannins and exquisite length, the 2022 dazzles with its sheer elegance. All the elements are so well balanced. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, spice and menthol are some of the notes that grace this superb Saint-Émilion.

Decanter.com

93

par Georgina Hindle le 25/05/2023

Supple and so juicy and easy to like, clean and pure, lovely appealing red berry fruit and great tannin integration, so effortless, maybe lacks some more density, but this is so appealing and already so approachable. will be lovely, amore delicate take, refined and elegant, lovely purity and prettiness. HVE3 certified.

Alexandre Ma

92-93

par Alexandre Ma le 17/05/2023

The delicate fruity aroma has become the hallmark of Château Corbin, with subtle and fragrant wild strawberry and raspberry scents that are seamless throughout. The pure and smooth body, coupled with the light and silky tannins, all indicate one thing: the grape's growing conditions were excellent this year, without being affected by the dry weather. This vintage perfectly showcases the gentle temperament of sand and clay soils, making it the kind of wine that can be enjoyed with gusto even when it is young.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

94

par Jane Anson le 16/05/2023

Vibrant violet colour, intense with sappy acidity and firm tannins, bright fruits, some slightly bitter finish, but this has sleek depths, with estate and vintage signature, and is one to look out for. 100% 1st wine.

The Wine Cellar Insider

94

par Jeff Leve le 16/05/2023

Flowers, black cherries, black raspberries, licorice, and dark plum aromas come through in the nose. On the palate, the medium-bodied wine is lush, rich, and polished with more depth than usual. You can taste, and feel the balance, freshness, and levels of perfectly ripe pit fruits with ease. The wine finishes with dark, red pit fruits, and even darker chocolate. What really works here this year is the purity in the fruits. The proprietor, Anabelle Cruse says this is the best vintage she has ever produced. And I think she is right! The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV, 3.65 pH. September 6 - September 23 were the dates of the harvest. Drink from 2025-2042. 93-95 Pts.

Yvesbeck.wine

88-90

par Yves Beck le 10/05/2023

Le bouquet de Corbin 2022 se révèle avec finesse et fraîcheur. Invitantes nuances de myrtilles et de framboises suivies d'une touche de garrigues. Plutôt élancé, le vin dispose de tannins bien intégrés. Il est salivant, harmonieux et bien soutenu par une structure rafraîchissante. Un vin qui cumule finesse et tempérament.

Bettane & Desseauve

95-96

par Bettane & Desseauve le 10/05/2023

Raffiné, équilibré, précis dans sa définition aromatique avec de délicieux accents de bulbe d’iris, structure fine et enlevée, belle assise tannique qui gagnera en subtilité au fil du temps.

Jeb DUNNUCK

92-94

par Jeb Dunnuck le 10/05/2023

A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Château Corbin is a beautifully perfumed, elegant, seamless Saint-Emilion offering ripe darker cherry fruits, some gravelly earth and spring flower notes, silky tannins, and a great finish. It's all about finesse and elegance, and it's a beautiful wine.

Vinous

91-94

par Antonio Galloni le 09/05/2023

The 2022 Corbin is endowed with tremendous power and richness. Huge tannins and strong Franc notes dominates. It will be interesting to see how this develops, as there is a gorgeous core of fruit that emerges gradually with a bit of aeration. Drinking window : 2027-2047

Wine Advocate

92-94

par William Kelley le 02/05/2023

The 2022 Corbin has turned out beautifully, bursting with aromas of cherries and raspberries mingled with hints of violets, vine smoke and bay leaf. Medium to full-bodied, supple and velvety, it's bright, perfumed and polished, but with a touch more mid-palate density and texture than is habitual for this elegant-styled wine. It's a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, and such was the quality of all the lots that no second wine was produced this year.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94

par James Suckling le 19/04/2023

A firm and linear wine with lovely length and focus, with crushed stone and blackberry character. Racy finish. Precise.