Talbot St Julien 4eme Cru 2000

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Talbot
Label Name:
 
St Julien 4eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93; James Suckling 93; Neal Martin (Vinous) ~91; Wine Spectator ~90; Vinous earlier scores ~88–91

Tasting Note
Mature Bordeaux with blackcurrant, plum, cedar, tobacco and subtle cedar-spice. Medium-full body, savory earth and leather tertiary notes, powdery but integrated tannins and a slightly austere, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast ribeye, lamb chops, beef bourguignon, charcuterie, aged Comté; Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ short ribs, hoisin-glazed pork, mushroom stir-fry or soy-braised beef.

Production Method
Classic Left-Bank vinification: destemmed grapes, stainless/temperature-controlled fermentation, extended maceration and élevage in French oak barriques (approx. 12–18 months, ~1/3 new oak).

Vineyard Info
Château Talbot, a family-owned Médoc estate (Cordier family), is a 4ème Cru Classé (1855) in Saint-Julien, with ~110 ha of vineyards on gravel soils producing classic Cabernet-dominant blends.