Petit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2018
91 Points - James Suckling. Second wines in great years have always been a great way for Bordeaux wine lovers to enjoy something special without breaking the bank. The Petit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion 2018 is a prime example of this. The second wine of the Grand Cru Classe, Chateau Grand Corbin-Despagne, it shares much of its big brother's class and style, but being made from younger vines it's approachable young. Leading critic James Suckling gave the Petit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion 2018 91/100, noting "Lots of black-cherry and chocolate aromas and flavors with walnut and peanut undertones. Medium to full body with polished, chewy tannins and a pleasant finish." This is a lot of wine for the money, so don't miss out!
Vivino Rating 4.2 (Apr 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
91 Points - James Suckling (2018 Vintage)
"Lots of black-cherry and chocolate aromas and flavors with walnut and peanut undertones. Medium to full body with polished, chewy tannins and a pleasant finish. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2023."
About the Producer
Château Grand Corbin-Despagne is one of the quiet achievers of Saint-Émilion, a property that’s been in the same family for over two centuries yet continues to evolve with admirable grace. Under the thoughtful stewardship of François Despagne, the estate balances tradition with precision viticulture and a gentle hand in the cellar. The wines – Merlot-dominant, as you’d expect from this part of the Right Bank – are supple, perfumed and refined, always more about finesse than muscle. A Grand Cru Classé with soul, and increasingly, with style to match.
91 Points - James Suckling. Second wines in great years have always been a great way for Bordeaux wine lovers to enjoy something special without breaking the bank. The Petit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion 2018 is a prime example of this. The second wine of the Grand Cru Classe, Chateau Grand Corbin-Despagne, it shares much of its big brother's class and style, but being made from younger vines it's approachable young. Leading critic James Suckling gave the Petit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion 2018 91/100, noting "Lots of black-cherry and chocolate aromas and flavors with walnut and peanut undertones. Medium to full body with polished, chewy tannins and a pleasant finish." This is a lot of wine for the money, so don't miss out!
Vivino Rating 4.2 (Apr 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
91 Points - James Suckling (2018 Vintage)
"Lots of black-cherry and chocolate aromas and flavors with walnut and peanut undertones. Medium to full body with polished, chewy tannins and a pleasant finish. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2023."
About the Producer
Château Grand Corbin-Despagne is one of the quiet achievers of Saint-Émilion, a property that’s been in the same family for over two centuries yet continues to evolve with admirable grace. Under the thoughtful stewardship of François Despagne, the estate balances tradition with precision viticulture and a gentle hand in the cellar. The wines – Merlot-dominant, as you’d expect from this part of the Right Bank – are supple, perfumed and refined, always more about finesse than muscle. A Grand Cru Classé with soul, and increasingly, with style to match.
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91 Points - James Suckling. Second wines in great years have always been a great way for Bordeaux wine lovers to enjoy something special without breaking the bank. The Petit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion 2018 is a prime example of this. The second wine of the Grand Cru Classe, Chateau Grand Corbin-Despagne, it shares much of its big brother's class and style, but being made from younger vines it's approachable young. Leading critic James Suckling gave the Petit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion 2018 91/100, noting "Lots of black-cherry and chocolate aromas and flavors with walnut and peanut undertones. Medium to full body with polished, chewy tannins and a pleasant finish." This is a lot of wine for the money, so don't miss out!
Vivino Rating 4.2 (Apr 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
91 Points - James Suckling (2018 Vintage)
"Lots of black-cherry and chocolate aromas and flavors with walnut and peanut undertones. Medium to full body with polished, chewy tannins and a pleasant finish. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2023."
About the Producer
Château Grand Corbin-Despagne is one of the quiet achievers of Saint-Émilion, a property that’s been in the same family for over two centuries yet continues to evolve with admirable grace. Under the thoughtful stewardship of François Despagne, the estate balances tradition with precision viticulture and a gentle hand in the cellar. The wines – Merlot-dominant, as you’d expect from this part of the Right Bank – are supple, perfumed and refined, always more about finesse than muscle. A Grand Cru Classé with soul, and increasingly, with style to match.
