Connetable Talbot Saint Julien 2nd Wine 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Connetable Talbot
Label Name:
 
Saint Julien 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 90 pts (Peter Moser, 2024). Wine Advocate 86-88 (William Kelley). Retailers/aggregators: 90–92/100 (Vinum Lector, Enotria). Decanter 88/100

Tasting Note
Black-plum and blackberry core with tobacco, cedar and subtle spice; medium–full body, plush texture, silky tannins and a smooth, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted or grilled lamb, beef steaks, duck confit, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes; aged cheeses (Comté, Gouda). Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, soy-glazed short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, sorted; fermented in stainless steel/tronconic vats; aged ~15 months in French oak (c.15–20% new).

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Talbot (4th Growth 1855). Cordier family estate (~110 ha) in Saint-Julien, managed with modern cellar techniques and sustainable viticulture.