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href=\"#millesime1997\">1997<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"tab\"><a href=\"#millesime1996\">1996<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"panel-container\">\n<div id=\"millesime2022\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/packshot_grandcorbin_new.jpg\" alt=\"packshot_grandcorbin\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2022 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 211th vintage of the Despagne family on the Grand Corbin terroir.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2022_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><!--<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2019.pdf\" class=\"dl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a>--><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 28\/09\/2022 : Young Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 01\/10\/2022 : Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 08\/10\/2022 : Cabernets<\/p>\n<p><strong>2020 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 40% one year old barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 10% amphore<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n36 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production forecast<\/strong><br \/>\n80 000 bottles, 6 650 cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n28.79 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n38 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nploughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nCertified as organically-farmed and an organic wine<br \/>\nsince 2013 by Qualisud FR-BIO-16.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 8,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 5 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2022_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2021\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/packshot_grandcorbin_new.jpg\" alt=\"packshot_grandcorbin\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2021 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 210th vintage of the Despagne family on the Grand Corbin terroir.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2021_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><!--<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2019.pdf\" class=\"dl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a>--><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 28\/09\/2021 : Young Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 01\/10\/2021 : Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 08\/10\/2021 : Cabernets<\/p>\n<p><strong>2020 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 72% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 27% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 40% one year old barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 10% amphore<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n19 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production <\/strong><br \/>\n827 half-bottles<br \/>\n43 981 bottles<br \/>\n1 003 magnums<br \/>\n54 double-magnums<br \/>\n3 j\u00e9roboams<br \/>\n20 imp\u00e9riales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n28.79 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n38 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nploughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nCertified as organically-farmed and an organic wine<br \/>\nsince 2013 by Qualisud FR-BIO-16.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 8,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 5 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2021_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2020\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/packshot_grandcorbin_new.jpg\" alt=\"packshot_grandcorbin\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2020 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 209th vintage of the Despagne family on the Grand Corbin terroir.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2020_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><!--<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2019.pdf\" class=\"dl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a>--><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 10\/09\/2020 : Young Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 14\/09\/2020: Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 21\/09\/2020 : Cabernets<\/p>\n<p><strong>2020 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 50% one year old barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n36 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production <\/strong><br \/>\n1 819 half-bottles<br \/>\n100 315 bottles<br \/>\n3 085 magnums<br \/>\n86 double-magnums<br \/>\n6 j\u00e9roboams<br \/>\n26 imp\u00e9riales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n28.79 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n38 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nploughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nCertified as organically-farmed and an organic wine<br \/>\nsince 2013 by Qualisud FR-BIO-16.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 8,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 5 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2020_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2019\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/packshot_grandcorbin_new.jpg\" alt=\"packshot_grandcorbin\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2019 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 208th vintage of the Despagne family on the Grand Corbin terroir.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2019_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><!--<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2019.pdf\" class=\"dl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a>--><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 18\/09\/2019 : Young Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 23\/09\/2019: Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 30\/09\/2019 : Cabernets<\/p>\n<p><strong>2019 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 50% one year old barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n36 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production forecast<\/strong><br \/>\n600 half-bottles<br \/>\n80 460 bottles<br \/>\n2 200 magnums<br \/>\n90 double-magnums<br \/>\n16 imp\u00e9riales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n28.79 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n38 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nploughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nCertified as organically-farmed and an organic wine<br \/>\nsince 2013 by Qualisud FR-BIO-16.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 8,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 5 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2019_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2018\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/packshot_grandcorbin_new.jpg\" alt=\"packshot_grandcorbin\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2018 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 207th vintage of the Despagne family on the Grand Corbin terroir.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2018_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 19\/09\/2018 : Young Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24\/09\/2018: Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 02\/10\/2018 : Cabernets<\/p>\n<p><strong>2018 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 40% second-fill barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 10% third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n34 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n805 half-bottles<br \/>\n76 538 bottles<br \/>\n2 515 magnums<br \/>\n135 double-magnums<br \/>\n30 imp\u00e9riales<br \/>\n6 salmanazars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n28.79 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n38 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nploughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nCertified as organically-farmed and an organic wine<br \/>\nsince 2013 by Qualisud FR-BIO-16.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 8,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 5 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2018_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2017\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/packshot_grandcorbin_grey.jpg\" alt=\"packshot_grandcorbin\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2017 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The frosts that struck on 26, 27 and 28 April destroyed 95% of our vine shoots.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequent shooting of the counter-buds failed to produce shoots bearing quality fruit.<\/p>\n<p>It was decided not to produce any Grand Vin or any Second Wine either, so as not to present a level of quality that didn\u2019t conform to the rigorous standards of a Grand Cru Class\u00e9 and its Second Wine.<\/p>\n<p>We have thus sought to preserve our image of a growth producing very high quality wines.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n0 bottle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n28.79 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n39 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nploughing or a grass<br \/>\ncover crop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nCertified as organically-farmed and an<br \/>\norganic wine since 2013 by Qualisud FR-BIO16.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 8,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 5 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2016\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/packshot_grandcorbin_2016.jpg\" alt=\"packshot_grandcorbin\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2016 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 205th vintage of the Despagne family on the Grand Corbin terroir.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2016_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 29\/09\/2016 for the young Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 03\/10 to 12\/10\/2016 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 13\/10 to 14\/10\/2016 for the Cabernets<\/p>\n<p><strong>2016 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 40% second-fill barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 10% third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n38 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n1,500 half-bottles,<br \/>\n86,731 bottles,<br \/>\n3,476 magnums,<br \/>\n90 double-magnums<br \/>\n15 imp\u00e9riales,<br \/>\n1 nabuchodonosor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n28.79 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n39 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nCertified as organically-farmed and an organic wine<br \/>\nsince 2013 by Qualisud FR-BIO-16.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 8,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 5 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2015\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/packshot_grandcorbin_2015.jpg\" alt=\"packshot_grandcorbin\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2015 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 204th vintage of the Despagne family on the Grand Corbin terroir.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2015_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 17\/09\/2015 for the young Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 21\/09\/2015 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 29\/09\/2015 for the Cabernets<\/p>\n<p><strong>2015 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 40% second-fill barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 10% third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n38 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n914 half-bottles,<br \/>\n91,424 bottles,<br \/>\n3,794 magnums,<br \/>\n102 double-magnums,<br \/>\n21 imp\u00e9riales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n28.79 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n39 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nCertified as organically-farmed and an organic wine<br \/>\nsince 2013 by Agrocert FR-BIO07<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 8,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 5 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2014\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/packshot_grandcorbin_2014.jpg\" alt=\"packshot_grandcorbin\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2014 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 203rd vintage of the Despagne family on the Grand Corbin terroir.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2014_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 29\/09\/2014 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 07\/10\/2014 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2014 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 70% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 29% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 40% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 50% second-fill barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 10% third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n38 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n1,004 half-bottles,<br \/>\n76,712 bottles,<br \/>\n1,631 magnums,<br \/>\n64 double-magnums,<br \/>\n20 imp\u00e9riales,<br \/>\n1 salmanazar,<br \/>\n1 balthazar,<br \/>\n3 melchiors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n28.79 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n39 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nCertified as organically-farmed and an organic wine<br \/>\nsince 2013 by Agrocert FR-BIO07<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines\/hectare<br \/>\nNew plantations : 7,200 to 8,200 vines\/hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 5 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2013\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/packshot_grandcorbin_2013.jpg\" alt=\"packshot_grandcorbin\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2013 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 202nd vintage of the Despagne family on the Grand Corbin terroir.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2013_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 30\/09\/2013 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 07\/10\/2013 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2013 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 70% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 29% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 40% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 50% second-fill barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 10% third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n20 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n305 half-bottles,<br \/>\n39,270 bottles<br \/>\n380 magnums<br \/>\n10 double-Magnums<br \/>\n5 imperiales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n28.79 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n39 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nCertified as organically-farmed and an organic wine<br \/>\nsince 2013 by Agrocert FR-BIO07<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 5 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2012\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2012.jpg\" alt=\"packshot_grandcorbin_2010\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2012.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2012-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2012 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 201st vintage of the Despagne family on the Grand Corbin terroir.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2012_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 04\/10\/2012 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 11\/10\/2012 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2012 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 50% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n34 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n500 half-bottles<br \/>\n75,965 bottles<br \/>\n2,137 magnums<br \/>\n58 double-magnums<br \/>\n2 j\u00e9roboams<br \/>\n18 imp\u00e9riales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n28.79 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n39 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nIn the process of converting to an Organically-Grown<br \/>\nVineyard since 2010 (2012: third year in the<br \/>\nconversion process) under the control of Agrocert FR-007.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2011\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2011.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 2011\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2011.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2011-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2011 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>200th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2011_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 15\/09\/2011 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 26\/09\/2011 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2011 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 70% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 29% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 50% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n38 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n467 half-bottles<br \/>\n70,000 bottles<br \/>\n648 magnums<br \/>\n54 double-magnums<br \/>\n26 imperiales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n38 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nIn the process of converting to an OrganicallyGrown Vineyard since 2010.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2010\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2010.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 2010\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2010.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2010-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2010 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 199th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2010_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 27\/09\/2010 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 06\/10\/2010 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2010 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 50% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n34 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n550 half-bottles<br \/>\n85,643 bottles<br \/>\n1,995 magnums<br \/>\n15 j\u00e9roboams<br \/>\n2 balthazars<br \/>\n2 salmanazars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n28,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n40 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nIn the process of converting to an Organically-Grown<br \/>\nVineyard since 2010.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2009\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2009.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 2009\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2009.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2009-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2009 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 198th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2009_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2009.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 24\/09\/2009 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 05\/10\/2009 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2009 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 50% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n38 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n490 half-bottles<br \/>\n83,871 bottles<br \/>\n2,439 magnums<br \/>\n94 double-magnums<br \/>\n1 j\u00e9roboam<br \/>\n27 imp\u00e9riales<br \/>\n3 balthazars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n42 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover crop<br \/>\nwithout any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vine-growing<br \/>\npractices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR,<br \/>\ncertified by Chartre Terra Vitis.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2008\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2008.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 2008\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2008.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2008-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2008 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 197th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2008_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2008.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 06\/10\/2008 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 13\/10\/2008 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2008 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 40% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 60% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n32 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n552 half-bottles<br \/>\n69,772 bottles<br \/>\n2,230 magnums<br \/>\n75 double-magnums<br \/>\n15 imp\u00e9riales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n46 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover crop<br \/>\nwithout any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vine-growing<br \/>\npractices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR,<br \/>\ncertified by Chartre Terra Vitis.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2007\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_20071.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 2007\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_20071.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_20071-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2007 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 196th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2007_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2007.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>This was a vintage to test the vine-growers. It needed careful observation, patience and the ability to react quickly to circumstances.<br \/>\nAlthough the year was very challenging, in the end it was a real pleasure when finally all the hard work was rewarded with wines that turned out to be fruity, fleshy and perfectly balanced.<br \/>\nOur vine-growing methods have been environmentally-friendly for over ten years now. We have set up a think-tank to reflect on sustainability and wine-making effluent treatment. The vineyard has been granted integrated crop management status (la lutte raisonn\u00e9e), and we have obtained a charter for sustainable economy (Terra Vitis). As from the 2007 vintage, new ground was broken with the introduction of organic vine-growing methods.<br \/>\nThis vintage was also the cue for the introduction of a different sorting system and the acquisition of new sorting tables, including an automatic table which sorts the grapes using an air knife in order to eliminate any unwanted berries.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing season<\/strong><br \/>\nA very hot April caused the vines to begin shooting (bud-break) very early. The flowering process was very even, taking place around 24th May. Despite unsettled weather there was very little problem with fruit setting. The vine cycle was then subjected to a phase of downy mildew threat, due to damp conditions during May and June.<br \/>\nClose monitoring of the vineyard was essential to preserve the potential crop size. Each vine\u2019s crop load was then adjusted at veraison (the optimal moment for crop thinning). A few rain showers at the end of August gave some cause for concern for the health of the grapes. Fortunately, the sunniest and driest September of the last 60 years ensured an excellent completion of the ripening process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvest<\/strong><br \/>\nGetting the dates right for the harvest was crucial for a successful vintage. Taking into account the last sixty years, the average time between the flowering and the harvesting is 110 days. Tasting the berries on the vines enabled us to harvest each plot\u2019s grapes at optimal quality and in perfect health well beyond this average time span.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nEach plot, each batch and each vat was vinified according to its potential with numerous short pump-overs to extract a fine tannic structure. The duration and the frequency of the pump-overs were adapted to the constitution of the grape skins.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions during the wine\u2019s ageing<\/strong><br \/>\nMany lots displayed lovely balance. Potential alcoholic degree was lower than in previous years (around 12.5\u00b0). Aromatic expression was superb. Tannins were present and firm \u2013the ageing process would bring the necessary flesh to balance them.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 25\/09\/2007 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 08\/10\/2007 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2007 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 77% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 22% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 40% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 60% second-fill and third-fill barrels2016<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n38 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n460 half-bottles<br \/>\n75,597 bottles<br \/>\n2,411 magnums<br \/>\n25 double-magnums<br \/>\n10 imp\u00e9riales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n45 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vinegrowing practices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR, certified by Chartre Terra Vitis.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2006\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2006.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 2006\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2006.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2006-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2006 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 195th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2006_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2006.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The new Saint-Emilion classification confirmed our growing reputation for uncompromising quality levels since 1993.<br \/>\nThis 2006 vintage therefore had a very special flavour, since these grapes would be classified Grand Cru Class\u00e9 and had to be worthy of that rank. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing season<\/strong><br \/>\nThe 2006 flowering process was very smooth with a pollination peak occurring on June 6th. The vine cycle then had a period of very high temperatures and drought which caused water deficit stress in the vines and consequently an early stop in vegetation growth \u2013a necessary element for good ripening of the grapes.<br \/>\nThe sunshine and then the cool temperatures during August enabled slow ripening, good for keeping fruit potential in the berries. The beginning of September brought intense heat, which was ideal for the ripening of the tannins.<br \/>\nThe rain that fell in mid-September had no adverse effect on the health of the grapes, thanks to the early stop in vine vegetation growth. The careful work carried out throughout the season to enhance quality (removing double shoots, crop thinning and de-leafing) had been well worth all the efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvest<\/strong><br \/>\nThe picking of the grapes was done plot by plot, and prior tasting of the berries on the vines enabled us to harvest each plot at its optimal quality and with perfectly healthy grapes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nEach plot, each batch and each vat was vinified according to its potential with numerous short pump-overs to extract a fine tannic structure. The duration and the frequency of the pump-overs were adapted to the constitution of the skins.<br \/>\nThe yield was very low, which proves that the September rains had not diluted the raw material.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions during the wine\u2019s ageing<\/strong><br \/>\nThe first tastings were very promising indeed. The vintage had been a good one, very Bordeaux in style, and less showy than its predecessor. The Merlot was fruity and full, the Cabernet Franc was ripe with harmonious balance.<br \/>\nThe total polyphenol index (colour + tannins) was an average of 75.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 19\/09\/2006 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 26\/09\/2006 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2006 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 78% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 21% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 45% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 55% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n32 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n1,200 half-bottles<br \/>\n75,387 bottles<br \/>\n2,117 magnums<br \/>\n100 double-magnums<br \/>\n30 imp\u00e9riales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n44 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vinegrowing practices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR, certified by Chartre Terra Vitis.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2005\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2005.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 2005\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2005.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2005-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2005 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 194th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2005_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>An outstandingly great vintage!<br \/>\nThe whole of the growing season went like a dream, producing near-perfect ripeness in the grapes.<br \/>\n2005 marked the completion of our conversion to environmentally-friendly vine-growing with our estate being granted the status of Lutte Raisonn\u00e9e et Int\u00e9gr\u00e9e (integrated and environmentally-friendly vine growing) by AFAQ-AFNOR together with the label TERRA VITIS (environmentally-friendly vine-growing and wine-making practices).<br \/>\nThis coincided with the setting up of our wine effluents treatment station.<br \/>\n2005 was also the year in which we introduced a new process to prepare and wash barrels, using a steam generator that enables a better disinfection during rackings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing season<\/strong><br \/>\nThe major characteristic of the vine cycle was severe water supply deficit. Only 430 millimetres (less than 17 inches) of rain fell in the year, which was half the average of the previous 50 years.<br \/>\nThe vine cycle was such that outstanding grapes were produced. The flowering process was very even, the veraison and ripening process took place in optimal conditions, and harvesting dates could be chosen at our whim.<br \/>\nTemperatures were consistently high but never extreme, which meant there was no blocking of the ripening process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvest<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Merlot was picked from 19th to 26th September and the Cabernet Franc from the 28th to 30th September without a single drop of rain. We were careful to bring in perfectly ripe grapes without them being over-ripe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nAn amazing level of phenolic ripeness (the measure of the tannins in the skins and in the pips as well as the anthocyanins or red pigments) allowed us to extract wonderfully ripe tannins without the need for excessive extraction. When grapes have such a high level of ripeness all the constituent elements are released naturally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions during the wine\u2019s ageing<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat great balance! The wine was dark, the nose was incredibly complex (jammy black and red berry fruits), the palate was full, powerful and rich. The 13.5\u00b0 alcohol was perfectly balanced by good acidity, keeping lovely freshness in the wine.<br \/>\nThe high tannin content in the wine also promised great ageing potential in bottle. An outstanding vintage.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 19\/09\/2005 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 26\/09\/2005 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2005 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 50% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n38 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n727 half-bottles<br \/>\n93,362 bottles<br \/>\n2,516 magnums<br \/>\n150 double-magnums<br \/>\n10 j\u00e9roboams<br \/>\n10 imp\u00e9riales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n43 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vinegrowing practices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR, certified by Chartre Terra Vitis.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2004\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2004.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 2004\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2004.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2004-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2004 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 193th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2004_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2004.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thanks to its powerful but firm tannins, this vintage bears the hallmark of a great, classic Bordeaux.<br \/>\n2004 was the year in which we gained greater insight into our terroir, after digging a number of new soil pits among our 53 plots of vines.<br \/>\nThis soil survey was accompanied by measurings of the water supply potential, which enabled us to enhance the quality of certain areas of our vineyard and in so doing improve control over the vine-growing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing season<\/strong><br \/>\nBud-break, which occurred at the beginning of April, was followed by an even flowering process around June 5th.<br \/>\nVeraison took place at the beginning of August and then a slow ripening of the grapes began, due to contrasting weather conditions.<br \/>\nCrop thinning was necessary, sometimes to a large extent, so as to limit crop loads. A hot and dry September allowed us to harvest high quality grapes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvest<\/strong><br \/>\nBegun on 28th September in excellent weather, the picking continued till 11th October. The grapes showed classic sugar-acidity balance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nHelped by the work done in the vines to keep down yields, the grapes selected were vinified to preserve fruit and bring out structure with an average maceration period of 25 days.<br \/>\nThanks to plot by plot management, we were able to vinify each lot according to its quality potential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions during the wine\u2019s ageing<\/strong><br \/>\nThe wine had high quality potential and displayed great structure, promising long ageing potential in bottle. It was therefore a great Bordeaux classic \u2013in other words a wine with a good balance between acidity, alcohol and tannins, which brought freshness to the wine, which would require a number of years in bottle to express all its finesse.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 28\/09\/2004 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 06\/10\/2004 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2004 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 76% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 23% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 45% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 55% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n41 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n1,539 half-bottles<br \/>\n68,027 bottles<br \/>\n1,325 magnums<br \/>\n40 double-magnums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n42 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vinegrowing practices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2003\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2003.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 2003\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2003.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2003-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2003 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 192th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2003_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2003.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Although this 2003 vintage was badly hit by poor fruit setting due to coulure, it will especially be remembered for the historic drought of August which brought about concentrated grapes and therefore very low yields.<br \/>\nThe berries reached new levels of balance for the Bordeaux area with highly concentrated sugar levels and low acidity.<br \/>\nIn 2003, a new sorting system was introduced, separating the de-stemming operation from the crushing, thereby enabling a sorting of the berries on a 5th table.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing season<\/strong><br \/>\nThe vine cycle was consistently in advance at every stage of vine growth, from the bud-break to the flowering, veraison and harvest.<br \/>\nWater stress did not affect our old vines. Their rooting systems allowed them to regulate the climatic excesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvest<\/strong><br \/>\nTaking place in superb weather conditions, the grapes were picked at optimal ripeness.<br \/>\nHowever, it was important to avoid picking over-ripe grapes so as not to produce wines with unbalanced acidity, alcohol and tannin levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nOur vat cellar\u2019s temperature control system, along with the use of dry ice, enabled us to monitor and gently control the alcoholic fermentations, made tricky by the presence of very sugar-rich grapes together with high temperatures at harvest time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions during the wine\u2019s ageing<\/strong><br \/>\nDue to an amazing balance between alcohol and acidity, the wine had a somewhat exuberant charm but was really attractive.<br \/>\nThis is a wine that displays the character of very hot climate wines. It will be exciting to follow its development over the years to come.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 08\/09\/2003 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 16\/09\/2003 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2003 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 70% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 29% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 50% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n27 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n340 half-bottles<br \/>\n70,047 bottles<br \/>\n635 mgnums<br \/>\n30 double-magnums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n46 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vinegrowing practices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2002\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2002.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 2002\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2002.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2002-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2002 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 191th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2002_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2002.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>This vintage produced a low yield due to poor fruit setting (coulure) on Merlot vines following the flowering process.<br \/>\n2002 saw the introduction of a new grape sorting system with successive sorting tables installed at harvest reception. The system begins firstly with a sorting on the vine; and then at the cellars the grapes pass through a hopper before going along a vibrating sorting table and finally a manual sorting table.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing season<\/strong><br \/>\nWinter began with a substantial rain deficit. The flowering process stretched out over time, which meant that we had to make adjustments to the crop to avoid ending up with an uneven ripening of the fruit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvest<\/strong><br \/>\nThe ripening process was adversely affected by unsettled weather in August. Fortunately, from the 10th to 20th September, hot dry weather set in, providing good conditions for the completion of the ripening process and a good quality crop. The Merlot was picked on September 25th and the Cabernet Franc on 2nd October. The 2002 yield was 29hl\/ha.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nThe hard work carried out in the vines during the season and the introduction of new grape sorting facilities paid dividends when the selection of the berries was made. A quality crop could therefore be vinified.<br \/>\nThe introduction of a new wine-making tool, a turbo-pigeur, which mechanically immerses the cap of skins in the must, enhanced good extraction of the skins\u2019 polyphenols.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions during the wine\u2019s ageing<\/strong><br \/>\nThe wines displayed pleasant, fruity potential with fresh, lively character.<br \/>\nThis 2002 vintage has medium-term ageing potential.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 25\/09\/2002 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 02\/10\/2002 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2002 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 80% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 20% Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 33% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 67% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n28 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n3,290 half-bottles<br \/>\n67,788 bottles<br \/>\n400 Magnums<br \/>\n24 double-magnums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n45 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vinegrowing practices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2001\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2001.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 2001\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2001.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2001-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2001 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>201th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2001_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2001.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>This vintage has its place among the great Bordeaux vintages. It has classic Bordeaux character thanks to a lovely alcohol-acidity balance and superb tannins.<br \/>\n2001 saw the end of the concrete vat cellar\u2019s renovation work, allowing more qualitative work to be performed during the vinifications and ageing process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing season<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter a mild winter, budding took place around 24th March. The flowering, which began at the end of May, went smoothly.<br \/>\nThe ripening process proceeded gradually with superb weather in September.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvest<\/strong><br \/>\nThe harvest was done without any pressure to pick, thanks to an Indian summer. The Merlot was picked as from 25th September in excellent weather conditions and the Cabernet Franc as from 1st October.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nThe balances between sugar, acidity and tannins enabled excellent raw material, worthy of a true Grand Vin, to be vinified. The macerations depending on batch (grape variety, age of vines and terroir) lasted 22 to 30 days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions during the wine\u2019s ageing<\/strong><br \/>\nA superb fleshy texture with harmonious balance and a lovely velvety mouth-feel.<br \/>\nAt least 15 years\u2019 ageing potential.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 15\/09\/2001 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 02\/10\/2001 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2001 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 40% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 60% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n38 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n3,610 half-bottles<br \/>\n80,845 bottles<br \/>\n1,005 magnums<br \/>\n70 double-magnums<br \/>\n10 imp\u00e9riales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26.80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n44 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vinegrowing practices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime2000\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2000.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 2000\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2000.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_2000-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>2000 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>201th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_2000_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_2000.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>As the last wine of the millennium, this vintage was destined to be a legend if only for its year number. However, it turned out to be so for the quality of its wine, too.<br \/>\nThe richness in sugar-levels and polyphenols was acquired through exceptional ripening. Both the Merlot and the Cabernet Franc were magnificent.<br \/>\n2000 was also the year when the cellars were completely renovated and a temperature control system was installed in our barrel cellar, which was now able to accommodate the entire crop.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing season<\/strong><br \/>\nDifficult weather conditions and a big threat of downy mildew meant that permanent close monitoring of the vines was essential from the budding to the fruit setting.<br \/>\nWith the arrival of a dry, sunny period during which the usual vineyard tasks were performed (July, August and September), conditions were perfect for the production of fully ripe grapes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvest<\/strong><br \/>\nThe choice of picking dates was crucial so as not to pick over-ripe fruit which would produce wines unbalanced by their high alcoholic degree.<br \/>\nThe harvest took place without a single drop of rain interrupting proceedings. Picking began on 21st September for the Merlot and on 28th September for the Cabernet Franc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nThe huge potential of the grapes harvested allowed a pre-fermentation cold soak to be made to bring out fresh fruit flavour and a nice fleshy texture. Long post-fermentation macerations of about one month were done to ensure a full and complex structure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions during the wine\u2019s ageing<\/strong><br \/>\nThe wines showed very dark hues, a nose of jammy black fruits and an unctuous, powerful palate.<br \/>\nIt had the perfect profile of a long-ageing wine thanks to its high TPI (total polyphenols index) of 85.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 21\/09\/2000 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 27\/09\/2000 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2000 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 24% Cabernet-Franc<br \/>\n&#8211; 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 50% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n42 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n6 606 half-bottles<br \/>\n93 616 bottles<br \/>\n1 893 magnums<br \/>\n69 double-magnums<br \/>\n15 j\u00e9roboams<br \/>\n5 imp\u00e9riales<br \/>\n1 salmanazar<br \/>\n12 balthazars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26.80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n46 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover crop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vinegrowing practices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime1999\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_1999.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 1999\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_1999.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_1999-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>1999 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 188th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_1999_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_1999.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Careful yield control was a must this year. Less sunny but hotter weather conditions brought about an early vintage.<br \/>\nThe soil pit survey carried out over the entirety of the 53 Grand Corbin-Despagne plots provided analysis results about the soil, its sub-soil, its hydrology and its pedology. These findings would lead to an enhancement of the potential of the Grand Corbin-Despagne terroir as a whole.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing season<\/strong><br \/>\nMother Nature was generous and provided abundant grapes on each vine.<br \/>\nThe generalisation of canopy management work that had already been in place over several years (de-budding, followed by removal of double shoots, de-leafing on the east-facing side of the row, crop thinning and then another de-leafing on the west-facing side) paid off handsomely this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvest<\/strong><br \/>\nThe harvest was begun on 20th September and was done swiftly so as to preserve the good health of the grapes. It finished on 30th September.<br \/>\nA regular harvesting team, which were given part board and lodgings, helped to create a loyal and reliable crew, capable of reacting quickly when bad weather threatened.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce the vats were filled with their musts, a bleeding of the juices was done to get a higher skins-to-juice ratio for enhanced maceration and a quality extraction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions during the wine\u2019s ageing<\/strong><br \/>\nThe wines vinified had a superb garnet colour, lovely elegance and well-knit tannic structure.<br \/>\nA strict selection of the lots coming from the different parcels allowed us to produce a very good First Wine, which made up 60% of the total crop.<br \/>\nThe wine had a good depth of colour with ruby-red tones. The first nose revealed aromas of red berry fruit, such as morello cherries together with roasted smoky notes.<br \/>\nOn swirling the glass, there was more complexity and notes of fruit, mingling with spices and roasted coffee beans.<br \/>\nOn the palate, well-structured tannins are harmoniously integrated. In the finish there are flavours of jammy red berry fruit followed by toasted notes with a length of finish of 6 to 8 seconds.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 20\/09\/1999 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 28\/09\/1999 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>1999 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 78% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 22% Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 40% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 60% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n40 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n4,100 half-bottles<br \/>\n78,398 bottles<br \/>\n1,020 magnums<br \/>\n24 double-magnums<br \/>\n3 j\u00e9roboams<br \/>\n33 imp\u00e9riales<br \/>\n3 balthazars<br \/>\n3 nabuchodonosors<br \/>\n3 melchiors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n45 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover crop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vinegrowing practices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime1998\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_1998.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 1998\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_1998.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_1998-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>1998 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 187th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_1998_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_1998.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>This is a great vintage for the right bank of Bordeaux and especially on our terroir of sandy-clay soils over iron deposits in the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation.<br \/>\n1998 was the year which saw the completion of the modifications to the vat cellar as well as an increase in the number of barrels (50% new, 50% second-fill barrels). With these technical enhancements and new installations, we were able to create a Second Wine -Petit Corbin-Despagne.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing season<\/strong><br \/>\nExposure of the grapes to light was improved after modifying our pruning system and adopting the bordelaise pruning technique.<br \/>\nAn even flowering process took place in 5 days around June 5th for the Merlot. De-leafing on both sides of the rows was done.<br \/>\nCrop thinning was carried out at veraison between August 7th and 15th for the Merlot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvest<\/strong><br \/>\nThe grapes were picked between 24th September and 5th October in sometimes tricky conditions.<br \/>\nHowever, thanks to the very deep rooting systems of our old vines (making up over half the surface area of the Grand Corbin-Despagne vineyard) and the high potential of the grapes (enhanced by very favourable August weather that aided the ripening process), the berries remained perfectly healthy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nGiven the concentration and quality potential of the grapes, we were able to macerate some lots for over one month. Numerous vats had total polyphenols indexes (TPI) of between 80 and 90.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions during the wine\u2019s ageing<\/strong><br \/>\nThe first tastings confirmed what we had observed during the vinifications: the Merlot was of exceptional quality and the Cabernet Franc was very satisfactory.<br \/>\nThe wines displayed very attractive deep colour. The nose had great complexity, combining jammy red berry and black fruits with a lovely tannic structure.<br \/>\nIt was our most successful vintage since 1990.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 24\/09\/1998 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 02\/10\/1998 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>1998 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 75% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 25% Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 50% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 50% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n40 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n5,709 half-botles<br \/>\n93,809 bottles<br \/>\n2,025 magnums<br \/>\n92 double-magnums<br \/>\n5 imp\u00e9riales, 2 melchiors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n44 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vinegrowing practices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime1997\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_1997.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 1997\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_1997.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_1997-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>1997 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 186th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_1997_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_1997.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>This year\u2019s vine cycle was well in advance of average and proved to be a demanding vintage for growers seeking to produce high quality wines.<br \/>\n1997 saw the inauguration of an independent viticulture station on the estate. It was also the year in which a new vat room was installed to favour the use of small vats. Each of these would correspond in volume as best as possible to the different plots of the vineyard.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing season<\/strong><br \/>\nThe flowering dates (around 20th May) were the earliest at the property since 1945. The process spread out over two weeks, and consequently substantial work was done on the vines to equalise the grapes\u2019 potential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvest<\/strong><br \/>\nBegun on 10th September, it stretched out until the 27th September, forcing us to stop between the harvesting of the Merlot and that of the Cabernet.<br \/>\nHaving closely monitored the ripening of each of the 53 plots making up Grand Corbin-Despagne, we were able to pick each batch at its optimum ripeness and get the best out of all the grapes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nModifying the vat cellar to accommodate smaller vats paid off handsomely in this vintage. The duration of maceration of each batch was carefully adapted to take into account the constitution of the grapes.<br \/>\nIn the selection of the Grand Vin, over half of the batches harvested were discarded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions during the wine\u2019s ageing<\/strong><br \/>\nThe batches coming from old vines were superb.<br \/>\nThe wine exhibited a lovely deep garnet colour. The nose revealed red berry fruits with subtle floral notes.<br \/>\nElegant on the palate with roundness and finesse, this wine is for medium-term ageing in bottle.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 10\/09\/1997 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 17\/09\/1997 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>1997 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 80% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 20% Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 35% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 65% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n39 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n2,600 half-bottles<br \/>\n73,770 bottles<br \/>\n1,024 magnums<br \/>\n45 double-magnums<br \/>\n10 j\u00e9roboams, 10 imp\u00e9riales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n43 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vinegrowing practices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"millesime1996\">\n<div class=\"content-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_1996.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Corbin-Despagne 1996\" width=\"170\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_1996.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/packshot_grandcorbin_1996-76x300.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-right\">\n<div>\n<h3>1996 vintage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 185th vintage of the Despagne family<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/fiche_technique_GCD_1996_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the technical data sheet<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/presse_1996.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press comments<\/a><a class=\"dl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/download\/maturity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak maturity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>This vintage bore the hallmark of one of the great Bordeaux years, not just in its vine cycle conditions but in the structure of the wine produced as well.<br \/>\n1996 saw the complete renewal of all of the harvest reception area, with systematic sorting of the grapes from the vines to the cellars, as well as the complete renovation of the concrete vats and integrated temperature control.<br \/>\nThis year also saw the implementation of a vast intra-company training programme that would last for several years, to make all of the estate\u2019s employees more informed about pruning, canopy management and vine diseases.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing season<\/strong><br \/>\nThe mid-flowering point occurred around June 5th. Slight coulure preventing fruit setting provided some natural crop selection, limiting the yield of each vine.<br \/>\nContrasting weather in August brought about slow and even ripening of the grapes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvest<\/strong><br \/>\nThe picking began on 23rd September and finished on 4th October.<br \/>\nThough the weather was unsettled, the cool temperatures during the harvest prevented any deterioration of grape health.<br \/>\nThe new facilities in the cellars proved to be very useful during the sorting of the grapes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nOptimal selection of the grapes followed by carefully controlled alcoholic fermentation and then a 3 week maceration enabled the full potential of the vintage to be extracted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions during the wine\u2019s ageing<\/strong><br \/>\nThe wines displayed a classic profile:<br \/>\n&#8211; a deep garnet colour.<br \/>\n&#8211; a fruity nose combining red berry and black fruit aromas.<br \/>\n&#8211; elegant and full-bodied as it developed on the palate and lovely length.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Harvesting dates<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 23\/09\/1996 for the Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 01\/10\/1996 for the Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>1996 blend<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 78% Merlot<br \/>\n&#8211; 22% Cabernet-Franc<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ageing<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; 40% new barrels<br \/>\n&#8211; 60% second-fill and third-fill barrels<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Yield<\/strong><br \/>\n42 hl\/ha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production<\/strong><br \/>\n1,200 half-bottles<br \/>\n74,386 bottles<br \/>\n2,855 magnums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>General technical data<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Family-owned estate since 1812.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"presse\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the north of the Saint-Emilion appellation, adjacent to Pomerol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellation<\/strong><br \/>\nSaint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification<\/strong><br \/>\nGrand Cru Class\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface area<\/strong><br \/>\n26,80 hectares<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soils<\/strong><br \/>\nClay-sand over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average age of the vines<\/strong><br \/>\n42 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rootstocks<\/strong><br \/>\n101-14, 3309, Riparia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vine-growing methods<\/strong><br \/>\nPloughing or a grass cover<br \/>\ncrop without any use of weedkillers.<br \/>\nApproved as a vineyard using integrated vinegrowing practices, under the supervision of AFAQ-AFNOR<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Density of plantation<\/strong><br \/>\n6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canopy management work<\/strong><br \/>\nDe-budding, removal of double shoots, de-leafing, crop thinning, removal of lateral shoots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvesting<\/strong><br \/>\nBy hand in small crates with 4 successive sortings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinification<\/strong><br \/>\nDifferent operations that can vary according to plot batches and vintage\u00a0: numerous short pump-overs, rack and return (d\u00e9lestage) and punching down of the cap (pigeage)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottling<\/strong><br \/>\n21 months after the harvest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual production<\/strong><br \/>\n70,000 to 100,000 bottles depending on the vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second wine<\/strong><br \/>\nPetit Corbin-Despagne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scroll to continue 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-548","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=548"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2302,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/548\/revisions\/2302"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-corbin-despagne.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}