Grand Corbin Despagne 2009
750 ml Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 25% Bordeaux, France 2009
Grand Corbin Despagne 2009 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (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, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £65.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£65.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: soft tannin
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc 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, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
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About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
Château Grand Corbin-Despagne is a Grand Cru Classé property situated in the north of the Saint-Émilion appellation. The estate is still owned and run by the Despagne family for over 200 years. This release is the 2005 vintage of its Grand Vin, a blend composed of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. A beautifully balanced wine, combining velvety tannins and linear acidity, in sync with the depth of the fruit.
Other vintages of Grand Corbin Despagne we list
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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