Nose
The 2019 Corbin needs a little coaxing to reveal fresh, pure notes of crushed blackberries, black raspberries and black cherries plus hints of pencil lead, bay leaves, tilled soil, underbrush and fungi.
Palate
Medium to full- bodied, that wonderful purity of crunchy black fruits continues on the palate, with an approachable frame of rounded tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a fragrant earth note.
Growing Conditions
This 13-hectare vineyard is situated northwest of the town of Saint-Émilion. The vines are an average of 30 years old and are planted to a mix of sand and clay- based soils.
Bottling
Château bottling
Winemaking
- Sorting: 3 sortings, destemming, crushing
- Maceration: At cold temperature
- Pumping over: 4 pumpings per day during the alcoholic fermentation
- Vats: 18 concrete vats and automatic regulation
- Fermentation temperature: 28°
- Vatting period: 3 to 4 weeks
- Malolactic fermentation: In barrels
- Press: Pneumatic
Aging
The wines are being aged for approximately 18 months in oak barrels, 40% new.
Appearance
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored.