Talbot St Julien 4eme Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Talbot
Label Name:
 
St Julien 4eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 92–93; Wine Spectator 92; Jane Anson (Decanter) 92; Vinous/Neal Martin ~90–91; Robert Parker/WA ~88+ (various reviewers)

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant and blueberry with tobacco, cedar, mint and dark chocolate; medium-full, silky tannins, bright acidity and a long, floral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, steak, beef ribs with mushrooms, aged Comté or hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), miso-glazed eggplant, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Manual harvest; reasoned viticulture; fermentation in wooden vats and stainless steel; matured ~14–16 months in French oak (50–60% new).

Vineyard Info
Owned by the Cordier family (since early 20th century); ~107–110 ha single estate in Saint-Julien; 1855 4ème Cru Classé, with consulting oenologists.