Undeniably, Talbot is one of the most famous Médoc wines. Having been in the same family for more than a century, this estate with more than one hundred hectares of vines produces wine that is recognized for the consistent quality of its vintages.
‘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.
It’s true, Talbot is 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 It’s never withdrawn into itself and has the courtesy of being in a good mood every day. It’s a racy wine, with complex marks of Havana tobacco and licorice, classically delicious without ever the slightest hint of austerity.

Owner

Family Bignon-Cordier

Appellation

Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855

Area of vines

103 ha

Terroir

Medoc’s gravelly soil

Planting density

7 700 plants/ha

Age of vines

50 years

Pruning

Medoc double guyot  

Farming

Traditional plowing 4 ways

Harvests

Manual

Sorting

Successive (manual and optical/floating sorting)

Winemaking

 In oak vats

Blend

66 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 31 % Merlot, 3 % Petit Verdot

Degree

13,5 % vol

Yield

51 hl/ha

Harvests

From September 21st to October 8th

Ageing

15 months in oak barrels (50% new)

Bottling

From May 9th to 19th 2017

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