Connétable Talbot is the second wine of Château Talbot in Saint-Julien, sourced from the estate’s classic gravel soils close to the Gironde estuary. The blend is led by cabernet sauvignon and merlot with small amounts of other Bordeaux grapes. After careful sorting the must ferments in steel and wooden vats before ageing in French oak barriques. The bouquet delivers blackcurrant, black cherry and plum wrapped in cedar, tobacco and a hint of graphite. On the palate Connétable Talbot is medium- to full-bodied with silky, well-defined tannins and lively acidity. A long, elegant finish with dark fruit and subtle spice makes it a textbook Saint-Julien for entrecôte, lamb chops, roasted meats and refined brasserie dishes.
On the gravel crests of St.Julien, close to the Gironde, Connetable Talbot carries the second label of a 4ème Grand Cru Classé with a famously steady hand. Created in the 1970s as one of the Médoc’s early second wines, it mirrors the estate’s discipline while speaking in a more immediate register....
The Great Vertical Tasting: A wine through the mirror of time.
Anyone who compares wine across several vintages discovers its development in a particularly impressive way. A vertical tasting reveals how style, maturity, structure and aromas change over time – and helps to find the right vintage for personal taste or a special occasion.
The grape variety: Merlot
Merlot is a famous red grape known for plum, black cherry, soft tannins and a smooth, rounded palate. It is central to Bordeaux and widely planted worldwide.
Its approachable structure makes it excellent with roast meats, mushrooms, tomato pasta, burgers, lamb and mild cheeses.
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