The 2016 Grand Corbin-Manual is a polished and expressive Saint-Émilion crafted from 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. With ripe red fruit, supple tannins, and a mineral backbone, it blends modern elegance with classic structure. Aged 17 months in oak, this wine shows finesse and depth, offering immediate charm with the potential to evolve gracefully through 2036.

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.

Decanter | D 88
Published: Apr 03, 2022
Drink: 2023-2038

Surprisingly sweet ripe damson fruit on the nose, fleshed out with touches of vanilla. It's a good, contemporary, well polished wine with touches of cocoa dusting. Reflects the cellar over the vineyard, but there is plenty to enjoy here. The Gaye family are also owners of the biblical-sounding La Creation in Pomerol and Ascension in St-Émilion.

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