Magnum Château Corbin - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2018

Vinous

87-89 / 100

par Neal Martin le 15/11/2019

The 2018 Corbin has a dense, dark chocolate and mint-scented bouquet that is missing a bit of definition compared to its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins, quite saline in the mouth with a grippy, charcoal-tinged finish. Maybe it will come good once in bottle?

La Revue du Vin de France

16-17 / 20

le 24/04/2019

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 23/04/2019

With a profundity of color, the wine is fresh, juicy, elegant, ripe and multi-faceted. On the palate and in the finish you find decadent cherries and licorice with lift, length and opulence. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc, reaching 15% alcohol but there is no touch of heat or jammy sensations. This is a beauty and it is the best vintage of Corbin I have ever tasted!

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 23/04/2019

This 13-hectare vineyard is situated northwest of the town of Saint-Émilion. The vines are an average of 30 years old and are planted to a mix of sand and clay-based soils. The wines are being aged for approximately 18 months in oak barrels, 50% new. The blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, and it has 15% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color, the 2018 Corbin opens with seductive notions of warm plums, Christmas cake and blueberry compote with fragrant earth, yeast extract and cedary undertones. Full, rich and spicy in mouth, it has a solid backbone of ripe, plush tannins and a long, earthy finish.

Wine Enthusiast

92-94 / 100

par Roger Voss le 17/04/2019

This is a dense wine with big tannins and spice from the new wood, melded with rich black fruits and acidity. It is a step up for this property, showing the potential of its fine terroir.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

par James Suckling le 12/04/2019

This is a very pretty Corbin with a beautiful core of dark fruit, as well as hazelnuts and dark chocolate. Full body, round and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

93 / 100

par Jean-Marc Quarin le 08/04/2019

Decanter.com

94 / 20

par Jane Anson le 01/04/2019

Annabelle Corbin made no wine in 2017 because of frost so it's great to see her back, and this is easily one of the most delicious Corbins that I've tasted. It has just a little more swirl and silkiness than usual, full of black fruits with increased density, without sacrificing the elegance and freshness that I love from this property. 45hl/ha yield in 2018. 60% new oak, up from 50% in 2016. This is the first year with consultant Jean Luc Thunevin.