Château GRAND CORBIN-DESPAGNE 1998
Château Grand Corbin-Despagne is located in Saint-Émilion , on the right bank of the Bordeaux wine region. It has belonged to the Despagne family since 1812 and is today managed by the 7th generation, represented by François Despagne. The vineyard is located in the north of the Saint-Émilion appellation, bordering Pomerol. The property has been certified in organic farming since 2013 and biodynamic practices have been implemented since 2018.
Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 1998 is a blend of Merlot (75%) and Cabernet Franc (25%) . The wine is aged in new barrels (50%) and in 1 and 2 wine barrels (50%). The 1998 vintage in Bordeaux had a cool spring and successful flowering, but the weather warmed up during the summer with a very hot and dry August. September was dry until heavy rain fell at the end of the month.
Grape varieties: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc