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.