2016 Corbin 75CL

Saint-Emilion

₱4,395
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TASTING NOTES:

Wine Rating: RP 93+ points
Drink by: 2021 - 2037

Blended of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc aged in 50% new French oak for 18 months, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Corbin has quite a meaty nose with smoked meats and beef drippings over a core of black plum preserves with hints of bay leaves and garrigue.
The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and grainy with a great core of muscular fruit and an earthy finish.

Neo-classical in style and adjoining the original part of the property, the Château was built in the 18th century on the orders of the estate’s owners of that time. Fabulous vestiges of the 16th century part can still be seen at Corbin: a tower containing a stone spiral staircase, an attractive dovecote, an enchanting guest house as well as farm buildings and even a tasting room dating back to the same period.

The origins of Corbin however date from the 15th century. Legend has it that these lands once belonged to the Black Prince, who fought the French at the beginning of the 100 Years War.