6857 Chateau Corbin 2015 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe
The story of the Cruse family in Bordeaux began in the 19th century, when Herman Cruse, a Danish merchant, came to Bordeaux to create a wine trade company. His son worked hard to develop this activity and acquired the first estates of the family in the Medoc vineyards with Chateau Pontet Canet (Pauillac, 5th Cru Classé) and Chateau Giscours (Margaux, 3rd Cru Classé). Since that time, the Cruse family has continued to invest up to their peak, 40 years ago. In addition to Chateau Pontet Canet and Chateau Giscours, the Cruse family also owned Chateau Rauzan-Ségla (Margaux, 2nd Cru Classé), Chateau Haut-Bages Libéral (Pauillac, 5th Cru Classé) and Chateau d’Issan (Margaux, 3rd Cru Classé). Chateau d’Issan remains in the family today and Emmanuel Cruse is in charge of this property. Their presence in the vineyard is not limited to this Cru Classé and the determination of the Cruse family to continue their story and to keep their domains alive is intact.
Since 1999, the estate is managed by Anabelle Cruse-Bardinet, a Bordeaux University enology graduate, who represents the 4th generation of the family.
Critical Acclaim
Vivino 4.1
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.
93 points Jeb Dunnuck
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.
92 points Robert Parker's 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.
