Connetable Talbot Saint Julien 2nd Wine 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Connetable Talbot
Label Name:
 
Saint Julien 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Médoc (Bordeaux).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Falstaff 92 points (2023). James Suckling 92. Decanter ~90. Vinous ~90

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Saint-Julien with blackcurrant, blackberry, red cherry, licorice and subtle cedar; soft, refined tannins, fresh acidity and a clean, slightly spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast leg of lamb, braised beef, aged hard cheeses (Comté/Cantal). Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Korean bulgogi or grilled beef short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, multi-stage sorting; vinified in stainless-steel vats and aged ~15 months in oak barrels (≈15% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Talbot, a 1855 4th Cru Classé in Saint-Julien, owns 110 ha; Connétable is its long-established second wine (created 1970s). Family-owned (Cordier/Bignon).