Château Talbot Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé AOC

Legend relates that the name of this imposing estate originates with Connétable Talbot, a famous English warrior, defeated at the battle of Castillon in 1453. Talbot is one of the Medoc’s oldest estates, its glory never tainted. Through the years, it has been fortunate enough to remain in good hands. The owners are Nancy Bignon-Cordier and her family. They are the fourth generation of Cordiers to manage this Saint-Julien fourth Classified Growth.
For many, Talbot embodies the ideal Saint-Julien, a generous bouquet, extremely stable and dependable during aging, a champion of longevity; even young Talbot is pleasant and rounded, always characterized by silky, mild and very civilized tannins. Talbot possesses an expansive character. It’s never withdrawn into itself and has the courtesy of being in a good mood every day.

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VARIETALS
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2017

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Ruby red color with garnet hues.

NOSE
The nose is rich and exciting with aromas of raspberries and red currants, which blend with blackberries and blueberries, turning then to more spicy notes and vanilla.

PALATE
In the mouth it has great pleasure in the sip, a medium body supported by good freshness.
Fruit in evidence with very well integrated tannins and good persistence.

AGEING
15 months in 50% French new oak barrels.

PAIRING
Talbot is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, also good when served with Asian dishes, hearty seafood or rich fish like tuna, mushrooms and cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now throughout 2032.

RATINGS

93pts

91pts

4.2

Additional information

Vintage	2017
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Producer	Château Talbot
Style	Dry
Types	Red