Chteau Talbot is certified High Environmental Value Level 3

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Bettane & Desseauve

Conntable Talbot

Saint Julien,

40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 60% Merlot

15 (15% )

13.3%

750

(James Suckling’s rating: 92 points)
2025

Undeniably, Talbot is one of the most famous Mdoc wines. This fine reputation is no doubt due to a mysterious combination of factors, such as the size of its vineyard, nearly one hundred hectares, and the regularity of its wine. Nearly a century in the same family, the name Talbot is concise and hard-hitting, easy to pronounce in all languages and a part of our history However, the first thing that makes Talbot popular is the wonderful nature of its wine.
For many, Talbot embodies the ideal Saint Julien, a generous bouquet, extremely stable and dependable during aging, emphasize Bettane and Desseauve in their Guide to French Wines.
Its true. A champion of longevity, even when young Talbot is pleasant and rounded, ever distinguished by silky, mild and very civilized tannins. Talbot possesses an extraverted nature. Its never withdrawn into itself, and has the courtesy of being in a good mood every day. Its a racy wine, with complex marks of Havana and licorice, classically delicious without ever the slightest hint of austerity.
Conntable Talbot, the second wine of Chteau Talbot, is renowned for its refined flavor and exceptional value. Ideal for early consumption, it offers a delightful rich fruit aromas complemented by soft, smooth tannin.

Appellation:
Saint Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1955

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 60% Merlot

Vinification:
Manual harvest, successive sorting. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aging for 15 months in oak barrels (15% new).

Alcohol Content:
13.3%

Volume:
750mL

Tasting Notes:
(James Suckling’s rating: 92 points)
This has aromas of currants, blackberries, licorice, pine needles and peppercorns. Its medium-bodied with refined, tightly knit tannins. Elegant and poised, with a fine finish. Second wine of Talbot. Drink from 2025.