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Grand Corbin Despagne 1988

750 ml Merlot Bordeaux, France 1988

Grand Corbin Despagne 1988 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, steak. Listed at £108.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Saint-Émilion · Bordeaux · France
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Grapes
Merlot
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
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Merchant's description

Bordering Pomerol, Château Grand-Corbin-Despagne is situated in the north of the Saint-Émilion appellation and is traditionally Merlot dominant. An exciting discovery from the `88 vintage. For over two centuries, seven generations of the Despagne family have shared the same love and respect for the vineyards and traditions of this historic estate.

Other vintages of Grand Corbin Despagne we list
2009£65.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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