Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 2021

So expressive on the nose where perfume and floral scents mingle with black fruits. The perfume continues on the palate, alongside smoked earth and liquorice nuances, firm tannins and high acidity, the flavours verging from dark berries to slate, to cedar and mint. It hasn’t quite made its mind up yet where it’s settling but this has interest, appeal, raciness and a subtle plushness with a long finish. Drinking Window: 2024-2038. Score – 91. (Georgina Hindle, decanter.com)