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Tasting notes
Score 87/100 · Drink 2015-2025, Robert Parker, Dec 2011

This is one of the few 2009s that performed less impressively from bottle than from barrel. (In most cases, as great as they were from barrel, the wines were even more profound from bottle.) This wine seems to be very much in the style of a 2005, with very high levels of worrisome tannin, a dense purple color and some real meat and concentration, but the tannins are austere and astringent. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025?

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

16
16/20

Decanter

90
88-91/100

Wine Spectator

More reviews and scores

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2016-2024, Jancis Robinson MW, Apr 2010

Very concentrated. Heady nose. Dry finish. A hint of tarmacadam. Actually relatively supple. Great effort has been made to soften the tannins. Just not very complete. But certainly ambitious. (JR)

16 points
Decanter
Score 16/20 · Decanter

Zesty, fragrant, harmonious. Delicious red berry fruit. Smooth, suave texture. Tannins long and refined. Drink 2015-2025

88 - 91 points
Wine Spectator
Score 88-91/100 · Wine Spectator

Blueberry and raspberry aromas, with hints of flowers. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a medium finish

About the producer

Grand Corbin Despagne
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

14%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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