Region
Located in the Médoc, north of Margaux, St-Julien offers distinct and attractive wines with a spicy fragrance. The commune is mainly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon vines on gravel and sandy soils with some Merlot and Petit Verdot. It is also one of the most reliably consistent of the Médoc appellations showing powerful, alluring bouquet of cedar, plum and cassis, typically smoky and exotic.
Producer
This imposing estate owes its name to John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury and Commander in Chief of the English army and defeated at the Battle of Castillon in 1453, when the English forces were holding Bordeaux. The estate is ideally located by the Gironde estuary, with the vineyards extending over the famous hilltops moulded in old Quaternary gravel, where only the greatest wines are produced. The vineyards consist of 102 hectares of vines, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
Tasting (Long)
Talbot takes its name from John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, and commander of the English forces defeated holding Bordeaux in 1453. It is the largest of all Cru Classé estates today with 109 hectares of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted on gravel and sandy soil supported with Merlot. It is also one of the most reliably consistent of the Médoc estates showing a deep mahogany colour and powerful, alluring bouquet of cedar, plum and cassis, typical of Saint Julien. Talbot has classic structure, complex with exotic spice balanced by sturdy tannins and it finishes well, lingering on the palate.
Tasting (Short)
Chateau Talbot is one of the most reliably consistent of the Médoc estates showing a deep mahogany colour and powerful, alluring bouquet of cedar, plum and cassis, typical of Saint Julien. It has classic structure, complex with sturdy tannins.
Food
Will complement lamb, game, casseroles, steaks and ripe cheeses.