Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Talbot
Label Name:
 
St Julien 4eme Cru
Vintage:
 
1999
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bordeaux — Saint‑Julien
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 66%, Merlot 26%, Petit Verdot 5%, Cabernet Franc 3%.
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate #140, Apr 2002) — 88 pts; Wine Spectator tasting note: "Very grapey aromas. . . Medium- to full-bodied, with good tannins" (drinking window noted 2003–2006)

Tasting Note
Cassis and blackcurrant with cedar, dried herbs, tobacco and earthy underbrush; medium-bodied, supple texture, softened tannins and a slightly spicy, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, prime rib, venison, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecued pork), braised beef noodles, mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, vineyard sorting and optical sorting; destemmed, fermentations in temperature‑controlled vats; matured 15–18 months in oak (≈1/3 new).

Vineyard Info
Château Talbot, a 4ème Cru Classé owned by the Cordier / Bignon‑Cordier family, is a large single‑block estate (≈110 ha) in Saint‑Julien with long family ownership and modernized cellars.