Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Talbot |
Label Name: | St Julien 4eme Cru |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Julien, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 68%, Merlot 26%, Petit Verdot 6% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Wine Spectator 93; Vinous (Antonio Galloni/Neal Martin) ~91; The Wine Advocate 91; Wine Enthusiast 90; Decanter 90; Jancis Robinson 16+/20
Tasting Note
Black cassis, plum and black cherry with tobacco, cedar, menthol and crushed earth. Medium–full body, firm grainy tannins and a savory, iron-tinged finish with good energy and length.
Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, ribeye or braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy‑braised short ribs, Sichuan‑style beef with moderate spice.
Production Method
Hand-harvested with manual and optical sorting; fermented in wooden vats and matured in oak (≈15 months, ~50% new French oak). Grapes picked mid‑Sept to early Oct 2017.
Vineyard Info
Château Talbot is a 4ème Grand Cru Classé (1855) in Saint‑Julien, owned and operated by the Bignon‑Cordier family; c.102–110 ha of vineyards planted on fine Médoc gravel. Long-established estate with century‑long Cordier ownership.