Talbot St Julien 4eme Cru 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Talbot
Label Name:
 
St Julien 4eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 68%, Merlot 26%, Petit Verdot 6%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Wine Spectator 93; Vinous (Antonio Galloni/Neal Martin) ~91; The Wine Advocate 91; Wine Enthusiast 90; Decanter 90; Jancis Robinson 16+/20

Tasting Note
Black cassis, plum and black cherry with tobacco, cedar, menthol and crushed earth. Medium–full body, firm grainy tannins and a savory, iron-tinged finish with good energy and length.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, ribeye or braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy‑braised short ribs, Sichuan‑style beef with moderate spice.

Production Method
Hand-harvested with manual and optical sorting; fermented in wooden vats and matured in oak (≈15 months, ~50% new French oak). Grapes picked mid‑Sept to early Oct 2017.

Vineyard Info
Château Talbot is a 4ème Grand Cru Classé (1855) in Saint‑Julien, owned and operated by the Bignon‑Cordier family; c.102–110 ha of vineyards planted on fine Médoc gravel. Long-established estate with century‑long Cordier ownership.