Chateau Talbot St Julien 2015/2018 75cl

The Château Talbot 2015 is an elegant and structured 4th Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Julien, offering a complex aromatic bouquet and remarkable aging potential 
Château Talbot

Estate and Terroir
Owner: Bignon-Cordier Family
Appellation: Saint-Julien, 4th Grand Cru Classé 1855
Area: 102.5 ha for the Grand Vin
Terroir: Médoc gravels, well-drained gravelly soils
Average vine age: approximately 50 years
Planting density: standard for the region

2015 Vintage

Weather conditions: ideal water conditions in early July, mild and dry summer ripening allowing for concentrated and aromatic grapes 

Yield and quality: excellent phenolic maturity and aromatic balance

Grape Varieties and Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon: 66 %
Merlot: 31 %
Petit Verdot: 3 %
Cabernet Franc: small proportion
Alcohol content: 13.5 % ABV
Vinification and Aging
Harvest: manual, successive sorting (manual and optical)
Vinification: in wooden vats
Aging: 15 months in barriques, including 50 % new ones 

Tasting
Color: dark, purple with violet reflections 

Nose: ripe red and black fruits, cedar, Havana, anise, refined floral and woody notes 

Palate: silky, full-bodied, elegant, fine tannins, long fruity and persistent finish 

Secondary aromas: plum, fruitcake, mesquite, black tea, melted licorice 

Notes and Aging Potential
Critics' reviews:
Wine Spectator: 92/100, best from 2020 to 2038 

Robert Parker: 92/100
James Suckling: 94/100 

Hachette Guide: 2 stars, remarkable wine 

Ideal maturity period: 2023 - 2030
Serving temperature: 16-18°C

Food Pairings and Suggestions
Grilled or roasted red meats, rack of lamb
Mushroom dishes, porcini risotto
Aged cheeses: Comté, Saint-Nectaire
Suggested dish: duck breast with orange 

Packaging
Format: 75 cl bottle
Quality designation: AOC
Allergens: contains sulfites
2015 Production: approximately 414,700 bottles 

The Château Talbot 2015 is a wine that is both powerful and elegant, offering a beautiful structure and exceptional length, ideal for lovers of great Saint-Julien Bordeaux with significant aging potential.