Corbin St-Émilion Grand Cru 2015

94 points Jane Anson (Decanter): "As it was recently bottled the nose is a little closed right now, but with a minute in the glass this starts to drum roll, building up flavour and layers of texture. This is going to age beautifully. Just 38hl/ha were harvested because of very small berries - around 30% smaller than 2014. It’s a little more fragrant and floral than other St-Emilions in 2015. A lovely wine, with touches of cinnamon finessing the finish. Only 10% was used in second wine production. Matured in 40% new oak — normally larger vintages could go as far as 50%, but this year they felt they wanted to keep the emphasis on the subtle beauty of the fruit. Drink 2023-2028. (02/28/18)."

92-94 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Dark ruby, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim, inviting fresh sour cherry nuances, soft notes of cassis and orange zest, a touch of nougat. Juicy, elegant texture, fruity, integrated tannins, lively with good persistency, nice drinking style, good length, food wine. (05/30/16)."

93 points Jeb Dunnuck: "From a 13-hectare estate located north and slightly west of the village of Saint-Emilion, the 2015 Château Corbin is mostly Merlot blended with 17% Cabernet Franc, all of which comes from sandier, clay soils. It offers ample notes of ripe cherries, strawberries, dried herbs and bouquet garni, with a beautiful floral quality developing with time in the glass. Ripe, undeniably sexy and polished on the palate, with full-bodied richness and ultra-fine tannin, give bottles a few year and drink over the following 10-15. Tasted three times. Drink 2018-2033. (11/30/17)."

93 points James Suckling: "Plum pastries with violets and spiced blueberry fruits. The palate has impressive plushness and rich, fleshy appeal. Long finish. Try from 2022. (01/22/18)."

92 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc aged for 18 months in barrels, 40% new, the 2015 Corbin is medium garnet-purple colored with cigar box and spice box notions accenting the core of red and black plums, blackberry preserves and earthy layers plus a hint of lavender. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm, elegant and well balanced with grainy tannins, finishing lively and long. Drink 2020-2037. (02/21/18)."