Chateau Grand Corbin-Despagne 2019

A fine red wine from Saint-Emilion

The estate
Chateau Grand Corbin-Despagne enjoys an ideal location north-west of the Saint-Emilion plateau, next to the Pomerol appellation, on the right bank. The estate was founded at the end of the 18th century. This 2019 vintage is the 208th of the Despagne family at the property.

The vineyard
The Chateau Grand Corbin-Despagne vineyard covers almost 29 hectares in the Saint-Emilion appellation. It is planted in clay-siliceous soils with iron ore and ancient sand on clay. The vineyard has been certified organic since 2013.

The winemaking
Manual harvest in crates. 5 successive sorts. Plot vinification. Thermo-regulated maceration.

The aging
50% new French oak barrels, 50% barrels of one previous wine.

The blend
Merlot (75%), cabernet franc (24%), cabernet sauvignon (1%).