Château Corbin Michotte
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Restored Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion; a single-parcel Merlot-led blend with approachable elegance since 1726.
Château Corbin Michotte is a Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Émilion, with a history dating back to 1726. The Boidron family has cultivated wines here since 1760, now in its seventh generation under Jean Noel Boidron. The 13.8-hectare single-parcel vineyard — rare in the Corbin sector — is planted with 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon on sandy clay, gravel, and iron-rich soils. Vinification takes place in cement tanks, and the wine is aged in 70% new French oak barrels for approximately 15 months. The estate was declassified in the controversial 2012 Saint-Émilion ranking but successfully regained its Grand Cru Classé status in the 2022 classification following legal appeal. Its wines are approachable and elegant, offering red fruit, floral notes, and soft tannins characteristic of the Right Bank style.
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Who Is This For?
For Bordeaux enthusiasts seeking an elegant, food-friendly Right Bank wine with approachable tannins and genuine history.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used at Château Corbin Michotte?
- The vineyard is planted with 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon across a single 13.8-hectare parcel.
- Is Château Corbin Michotte a Grand Cru Classé?
- Yes. The estate has held Grand Cru Classé status since the first Saint-Émilion classification in 1955. It was controversially declassified in 2012, but successfully regained its classification in the 2022 ranking.
- Who owns Château Corbin Michotte?
- The Boidron family has owned and managed the estate since 1760. Jean Noel Boidron is the seventh generation to run the property.
- How is Château Corbin Michotte wine made?
- Grapes are vinified in cement tanks and then aged in 70% new French oak barrels for approximately 15 months before bottling.
- What does Château Corbin Michotte taste like?
- The wine shows red cherry, plum, floral, and licorice notes with soft tannins and a medium body. It is food-friendly and best enjoyed within 5–10 years of the vintage.