Powerful and refined is not something you see often

Already quite soft and round on the front palate with fine tannins only on the very end

This monumental offering

There is also a gentle touch of wood here combining with ripe

This too flashes discreet wood influence on the spicier and more floral-suffused aromas

Corbin other_regions Powerful and refined is notBased on an 80 20 split of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2009 Chteau Corbin sports a still youthful ruby plum color to go with gorgeous aromas and flavors of red and black currants, spring flowers, green tobacco, white truffle, and some obvious mineral like nuances. Upfront, beautifully textured, and elegant, this powerful yet pure, noble Saint Emilion is going to continue drinking beautifully for at least another decade. Bravo!