Château Grand Corbin-Despagne
Located northwest of Saint Emilion, on the gravel plateau near Cheval Blanc and Pomerol, this area belongs since the early nineteenth century to the Despagne family. He is from the broad field Grand Corbin, owned a time of the Black Prince in the fourteenth century, split, gave birth to several castles associated with the name of "Grand Corbin."Known since the late nineteenth century, it was at this time that it takes its current name. He became Grand Cru Classélors 1 ranking from Saint-Emilion in 1954, and after some decline in the 80s and its decommissioning in 1996, again Grand Cru Classé in 2006. Since 1996, François Despagne, passionate winemaker and oenologist representing the seventh generation, people towards the Castle.Vast vineyards 38 ha, it is planted on sandy clay soil, with some presence of iron slag, mainly merlot (75%) and Cabernet Franc (24%). The density is around 6000 feet / ha and the neighboring average age of 35 years. Culture respects the Charter of Reasoned Agriculture.The estate also produces a second wine "Petit Corbin Despagne," mainly from younger vines.
