2006 Grand Corbin Despagne

Another sleeper of the vintage from an estate that has been doing everything right since 1998, this deep purple-hued 2006 exhibits sweet blue and blackberry fruit intermixed with notions of licorice, camphor, and flowers. The wine possesses outstanding concentration, medium to full body, moderately firm, but sweet, noble tannins, and a long finish. The ripeness of the fruit suggests a certain degree of accessibility, but this St.-Emilion will age easily for 12-15 years.

Quite gentle, light nose but well balanced in a traditional, appetising way – very slightly rustic tannins. Appetising start but a furry finish – tough with no hint of over-sweet modernity. Juicy and then fine, rather green tannins. Tough work at present. A bit dilute. (JR)

Another sleeper of the vintage from an estate that has been doing everything right since 1998, this deep purple-hued 2006 exhibits sweet blue and blackberry fruit intermixed with notions of licorice, camphor, and flowers. The wine possesses outstanding concentration, medium to full body, moderately firm, but sweet, noble tannins, and a long finish. The ripeness of the fruit suggests a certain degree of accessibility, but this St.-Emilion will age easily for 12-15 years. Feb 2009, www.robertparker.com