The Wine Advocate | RP 91-93
Published: Apr 28, 2017
Drink: 2021-2036

The 2016 Grand Corbin Manuel has a gorgeous bouquet of vibrant red cherry and blackcurrant notes with just a hint of vanilla from the new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, harmonious and focused with well judged acidity and a finish that just seems to "flow". There is a touch of dustiness on the finish but that should disappear by the time of bottling. Very fine, though it should be afforded three or four years in bottle.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 91-92
Published: Apr 4, 2017

A dense red with plenty of fruit and ripe tannins. Medium to full body and a stone, mineral finish. Shows depth.

Winemaker

Grape variety : 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon 
Average age of vines : 34 years
Winemaking :
Hand-picked
Grapes are sorted out in the vineyard then in the cellar thanks to a vibrating sorting table.
Destemming by hand
Winemaking in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks (Tanks' capacities from 60 to 70 hl)
Cold Maceration for 3 days
Malolactic fermentation in barrels
Vatting time : 22 days
Maturing : In barrels, renewed by half, for 17 months
Fining : fresh egg white
Production : 38 000 bottles
Ageing : 2011 to 2021