Chateau Corbin Anabelle Cruse Bardinet, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Minervois Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois

Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois annual tasting

with pomegranate in the background

Plenty of violets and dark berries on offer here

it has a smooth texture

golden apple and lemon preserves accented by a skein of warm baking spices and graphite that winds through and lingers on the finish

Chateau Corbin Anabelle Cruse Bardinet, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Minervois Tasted at the Cru BourgeoisPowerful tannins and ripe fruits are the main characters here. With a solid, foursquare character, it is generous and opulent. Tannins and concentration are all there, resulting in a wine with serious aging potential. 95 Pts Wine Enthusiast