Descriprion

The 4th Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien (Médoc), Château Talbot’s vineyards extend over 110 hectares in a single block, within the outstanding Saint-Julien appellation.

Ideally situated on the banks of the Gironde estuary on hilltops of alluvial gravel carried by the Dordogne River from the Massif Central and from the Pyrenees by the Garonne, Château Talbot’s terroir is exceptional.

At Chateau Talbot, wine combines past and future. Respect for traditions and technological developments will live in perfect harmony. From the union of technical, regional and men who operate with passion, sprang wines of character, harmonious and complex. st reached in twenty years to be among the most popular wines of the Bordeaux region.  . It is undeniable that Talbot is one of the most famous wines of the Medoc. This good reputation is probably due to a mysterious combination of several factors: the size of its vineyards, nearly one hundred acres, the regularity of its wines, for nearly a century in the same family, the name of Talbot short and punchy , easy to pronounce in all languages and is part of our history … But what makes the popularity of first Talbot is the wonderful nature of its wine. “Talbot is for many the ideal of St. Julien, generous bouquet, very stable and safe in Aging and stress Bettane Desseauve in their Grand Guide des Vins de France. True, Talbot is a champion of life, but that did not stop even in its first youth to be nice and round, always marked by silky tannins and sweet, very civilized. Talbot, an outgoing nature, he never turned in on itself, and has the courtesy to be every day in good mood. It is a racy wine, with complex notes of liquorice and tan, delightfully classic without any restraint. .  .

Appearance

• Color: Brick-garnet with a transparent rim, showing maturity and age gracefully.

Nose (Aroma)

• Developed bouquet with tertiary aromas leading the way:

  • Dried leaves, old leather, tobacco

  • Subtle notes of cedarwood, cigar box, and forest floor

  • Faint remnants of dried red fruits – cherry and currant

  • Slight earthy minerality and a hint of soy or mushroom

Palate

• Medium-bodied, soft, and fully integrated

• Tannins are resolved but still present, lending some structure

• Acidity remains fresh enough to keep the wine alive

• Flavors echo the nose: dried red fruits, cedar, and earthy tones

• A touch of spice and dried herbs (sage, thyme)

• Finish: Gentle, moderate in length, fading gracefully with lingering forest and leathery notes