St Julien 4me Cru Classe Ch. Talbot 2015
Country
France
Region
Pauillac
Producer
Chateau Talbot
Grape(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon (66%)
Merlot (26%)
Cabernet Franc (5%)
Petit Verdot (3%)
Type
Red
Style
Smooth
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Full bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
13.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
Pauillac is renowned for being a source of quality Bordeaux wines, sitting on the left side of the Gironde River on the gravel beds. Here the vines have ideal drainage and riverside micro-climate enjoyed by the dominant varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon. Here the expression is richly concentrated blackcurrant and exotic, smoky fruit, which is softened with some Merlot and has added complexity with the minute addition of the dark inky Petit Verdot. Wines from Pauillac are known for their structure and concentration with great potential for ageing.
Producer
This imposing estate owes its name to John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury and Commander in Chief of the English army and defeated at the Battle of Castillon in 1453, when the English forces were holding Bordeaux. The estate is ideally located by the Gironde estuary, with the vineyards extending over the famous hilltops moulded in old Quaternary gravel, where only the greatest wines are produced. The vineyards consist of 102 hectares of vines, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
Tasting Notes
Chateat Talbot takes its name from John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, and commander of the English forces defeated holding Bordeaux in 1453. It is the largest of all Cru Classé estates today with 109 hectares of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted on gravel and sandy soil supported with Merlot. It is also one of the most reliably consistent of the Médoc estates showing a deep mahogany colour and powerful, alluring bouquet of cedar, plum and cassis, typical of Saint Julien. Talbot has classic structure, complex with exotic spice balanced by sturdy tannins and it finishes well, lingering on the palate.
Food
Will complement lamb, game, casseroles, steaks and ripe cheeses.
