Talbot St Julien 4eme Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Talbot
Label Name:
 
St Julien 4eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.3%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 76%, Merlot 21%, Petit Verdot 3%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores: Vinous (Neal Martin) 94; InsideBordeaux (Jane Anson) 94; Decanter 95; Wine Spectator 95; Wine Advocate ~90–92. Technicals: 76% CS / 21% Merlot / 3% PV; ~13. ~15 months in barrel, 60% new

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, plum and kirsch with graphite, tobacco, cedar, licorice and dark chocolate; medium–full-bodied, fresh acidity, refined velvety tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast beef, prime rib, rack of lamb, duck tournedos, pan‑fried foie gras, mushroom dishes; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), soy‑braised short ribs, umami mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in wooden vats/cuves bois with extended maceration; ~15 months élevage in French oak (≈60% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Talbot, Bignon‑Cordier family estate; ~102.5 ha in a single Saint‑Julien block; Classified 4ème Cru Classé (1855). Estate emphasizes longevity and meticulous viticulture.