Corbin St-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2019

96 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide: "Anabelle Cruse-Bardinet, who comes from one of Bordeaux's leading wine families, now has a firm grip on her Corbin terroir, where she produces wines typical of the area on 13 hectares, closer in texture to Pomerol than to Saint-Emilion. Added to this is a particular finesse born of improved mastery of the winemaking process since the 2016 vintage, thanks to the new winery. Remarkable value for money. With great skill and sensitivity, the property is close to a fourth star. (2023)"

94 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc). Bright raspberry in colour, this has beautifully welcoming brambled fruit on the nose, with tension and poise through the palate, softened by blackberry and plum fruits and grilled oak notes. Gorgeous mix of generosity and control this is an upscore from En Primeur. 40% new oak. First year with Jean-Luc Thunevin as consultant, 48hl/ha yield. Alcohol 14.5%. Drink: 2025-2042. (11/3/21)"

94 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Corbin sings of juicy blackberries and fresh, ripe plum, plus wafts of black tea, wild sage, and cast-iron pan. Medium to full-bodied, it has bags of juicy berry flavors and soft texture, finishing long and spicy. Drink: 2025-2042. (5/9/22)"

93 points Chris Kissack (Winedoctor): "The 2019 from Sébastien and Anabelle Bardinet, which is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, is bright and perfumed, true to the house style as well as to the Corbin sector, with bright red fruits dominating, dusty raspberry and red cherry, laced with notes of charcoal, toast and a touch of menthol. The palate is quite disarming though, with a svelte and silky presence from the start which runs through the middle, carrying some softly grained tannins, elegantly honed fruits, fresh acidity and a nice, light-footed-and-linear style. It feels like this will be drinking well in just a few years, but I am sure it has development potential beyond that. (Jan 2024)"

93 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2019 Château Corbin is a complex, medium to full-bodied effort with the spicy red and black fruit character of the vintage as well as notes of dried flowers, Asian spice, chocolate, and lead pencil. Wonderfully balanced, with ripe yet present tannins, a good sense of freshness, and a great finish, it's going to drink nicely for 15-20 years. Drink: 2022-2042. (4/11/22)"

93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2019 Corbin has come together beautifully with élevage. Succulent black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather and licorice all flesh out, giving this succulent Saint-Émilion tons of energy and sheer appeal. Attractive floral and savory accents linger on the close. Drink: 2025-2039. (Feb 2022)"

93 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Whether I landed on an off bottle or simply misunderstood the wine when I tasted it a few months ago is unclear, but what is certain is that I misjudged the 2019 Corbin. Offering up inviting aromas of plums, raspberries, violets, vine smoke and raw cocoa, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and enveloping, with velvety tannins, succulent acids and an elegant, complete profile. This beautiful wine includes some 15% Cabernet Franc. (8/11/22)"

93 points Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): "Elegant, silky, refined and fresh, the nose pops with flowers, plums, crushed stone and savory, leafy herbs. Lusciously textured, spicy red fruits with a touch of chocolate hit your palate in all the right ways and stick with you, letting you spend time with all those, sweet ripe fruits. Give it a year or two in the cellar and it's going to be quite a treat. This is in contention for the best vintage of Corbin ever produced. Drink from 2023-2035. (Mar 2022)"