Château TALBOT 1979
Château Talbot is a property of the Saint-Julien du Médoc appellation in Bordeaux. It was classified 4th Grand Cru Classé in the Bordeaux classification of 1855. The Château takes its name from Connétable Talbot, an English soldier and governor of Guyenne defeated in combat by the French at Castillon in 1453. For over a century, it belongs to members of the Cordier family. The Château is located in the center of the classified vineyards area, inland of the Léoville properties. The 107-hectare vineyard extends north to the border with Pauillac, all except 5 hectares are planted in red varieties (66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot).
The Grand Vin is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wine, which represents around 50 to 60% of the total production, and is known for its spicy aromas and its silky texture when young, but also appreciated for its constant ability to age well. The grapes are vinified in a mix of wood and stainless steel tanks. Château Talbot is aged for around 14 months in oak barrels, of which around 50% are new.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot