Region: France - Bordeaux - St. Georges st. Emilion
Grapes: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14.5%
Notes on the Wine
Crimson colour, dark, deep purple highlights. Smoky, blackberry aromas, liquorice aromas, vanilla aromas. Crunchy, powerful, full, black fruit hints, spice hints, full-bodied tannin, long length.
Notes on the Producer
Château Saint-André Corbin is the premier wine estate in the satellite appellation of St.-Georges St. Emilion and one of the oldest estates in all Bordeaux. The château of Saint-André Corbin sits atop a hill just to the north of St. Emilion where it holds a commanding view of some of Bordeaux’s most illustrious vineyards. Historical records indicate that this ancient 47 acre estate was once owned by the illustrious 4th century poet and Roman Consul, Ausonius, and its wines graced the tables of more than one Roman emperor and his imperial entourage. And fortunately for us, the wine of Château Saint-André Corbin has not only retained its privileged position over the years, it has improved further under its present ownership – the Saby family.
Although Château Saint-André Corbin has always enjoyed an enviable reputation, the estate’s acquisition by the Saby family in 2003 has brought Saint-André Corbin’s wine to an even higher level of quality. Evidence of this property’s preeminent rise is the recent acclaim bestowed upon the 2012 Château Saint-André Corbin (this month’s feature) by the Paris Concours Général Agricole. At the Paris Concours Général Agricole, France’s most prestigious wine competition, the 2012 Château Saint-Andre Corbin was awarded the much coveted Gold Medal, and this award is just the latest in a string of accolades for this wine. In short, we know of no other red Bordeaux that offers finer quality and value than Château Saint-André Corbin.
