Talbot Caillou Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Talbot
Label Name:
 
Caillou Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Médoc (Saint-Julien), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin (Vinous) 89; Wine Spectator 89; Georgie Hindle (Decanter) 88; Berry Bros & Rudd 17/20; matured 8 months in oak (30% new)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and verbena notes with orange-pith, apricot and honeyed Sémillon texture; pithy, waxy citrus palate with good richness and a saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted scallops, grilled sea bass, chicken in cream sauce, goat cheese. Asian: sashimi or sushi, steamed fish with ginger & soy, Thai coconut chicken, Chinese steamed shellfish.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, sorted; fermented and aged 8 months in oak barrels (≈30% new) on lees with regular bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Château Talbot, 4th Growth of Saint-Julien; owned by the Cordier/Bignon family since 1918. Caillou Blanc originates from older Sauvignon and Sémillon plantings dedicated to the estate.