Château TALBOT 2017
Château Talbot is a property in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Médoc. It was ranked a fourth growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. The château takes its name from the Connétable Talbot, an English soldier and governor of Guyenne who was defeated in battle by the French at Castillon in 1453. For the last century it has been owned by members of the Cordier family.
The Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant grand vin, which represents around 50 to 60% of total production, is known for its spicy aromas and silky texture when young, but also praised for its consistent ability to age well.
The château is located in the center of the zone of cru classé vineyards, just inland from the Léoville properties – the 107-hectare vineyard stretches northwards to the border with Pauillac. As with other top estates in the Médoc, the vineyard is situated on the banks of the Gironde estuary on deposits of alluvial gravel on top of fossil-rich limestone. All but 5 ha is planted to red varieties – 66% to Cabernet Sauvignon with 26% Merlot and 8% to Petit Verdot. Grapes are vinified in a mix of wooden and stainless steel vats. Château Talbot is aged for around 14 months in oak barrels, around half of which are new.