Grand-Corbin : 10 results priced between £10.00 and £400.00

The vines average about 40 years of age, and are as you might expect dominated by Merlot which accounts for 75% of the vineyard, with 24% Cabernet Franc and a meagre 1% of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The planting density is the usual 6000 vines/ha. Harvesting is done by hand, allowing sorting in the vineyard, but the fruit is sorted again as it enters the winery.

Description of this Saint-Emilion Grand Cru The Despagnes are a well-established family from the Libournais region with roots dating back to the 17th century and have owned Château Grand Corbin Despagne since 1812. Situated close to Pomerol, the estate's 26 hectares of vines are planted on ancient sandy soils and ferruginous sandstone with iron hard pan subsoil, known locally as "crasse de fer". Merlot is the main variety, followed closely by Cabernet Franc. This unique soil produces wines with...

Description of this Saint-Emilion Grand Cru The Despagnes are a well-established family from the Libournais region with roots dating back to the 17th century and have owned Château Grand Corbin Despagne since 1812. Situated close to Pomerol, the estate's 26 hectares of vines are planted on ancient sandy soils and ferruginous sandstone with iron hard pan subsoil, known locally as "crasse de fer". Merlot is the main variety, followed closely by Cabernet Franc. This unique soil produces wines with...

Description of this Saint-Emilion Grand Cru The name of Grand Corbin Despagne is attached to the Saint-Emilionaise soil for over half a millennium : it is that of a family and a place. The oldest known document of Chateau Grand Corbin Despagne concerns the family of the first owners and the onction of their eldest son in 1665. However it is at the end of the nineteenth century that appears the name of Grand Corbin Despagne. The first medals won in Paris in the early twentieth century confirm the...

Comments on CHÂTEAU GRAND CORBIN DESPAGNE 2002 red, Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé AOC

75cl bottle of Chateau Corbin Michotte, Grand Cru Classe, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, 1998/1999. Presented in a luxurious stained wooden box with hinged lid and clasp. The box is lined with blue silk and comes with a Gift Card for your personal message.

Comments on CHATEAU CORBIN 2011 Primeur Red, Grand Cru Classé

£13.75 Add to Cart 2011 BETHANY Eden Valley Dry Riesling Produced in Bethanys barossa vineyards.  Smooth, generous and approachable, this beautifully  made young riesling has a delicate floral perfume of pear and lemon drops.  Finishing with well-defined crispness and definition, its vibrant expression of lemon, lime and apple flavours give this wine complex yet refreshing style. Recommended