2020 Château Talbot, St. Julien Grand Cru Classé, dry
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- Alcohol content
- 14,0 % vol
- Net volume
- 0,75 l
- Allergens
- contains sulphites
- Origin
- Bordeaux, France
- Responsible food business operator
- Salin SAS, 8 rue Descartes, 33290 Blanquefort
- Vintage: 2020
- Producer: Château Talbot
- Region: Bordeaux, France
- Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot
- Alcohol: 14,0 % vol · Volume: 0,75 l
- Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
- Colour: Ruby red with violet reflections
- Nose: Flowers, tobacco leaf, currants, spearmint and peppery blackberries
- Palate: Medium- to full-bodied and lively, with layers of sweet, juicy blackcurrants and redcurrants, aromatic herbs, damp earth and dark cocoa
- Pairs with: Classic meat dishes, Veal, Pork, Beef, Lamb, Duck, Game, Roast chicken, Asian dishes, Hearty seafood, Mushrooms, Pasta, Cheese
DESCRIPTION
Cabernet Sauvignon held a prominent place at 69%. The star grape variety adds complexity, structure and power while guaranteeing fruit and freshness with an intense range of aromas. Merlot with 26%, the good companion that gives the wine suppleness and roundness. Finally, a typical Médoc grape variety, the 5% Petit Verdot enriches the most delicate blends with its spicy notes.
DEVELOPMENT
Made from a selection of the best grapes, strictly hand-picked and under careful quality control.
The 2020 Château Talbot, St. Julien Grand Cru Classé was aged in oak barrels.
The vintage contains 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot
TASTING
Purple red with a purple rim. Intense bouquet with red plums and fragrant violets, behind which are wild berry compote and rosewood. Elegant palate with a supportive tannin structure and finely brittle texture. The aromatic finish has red berry contours, delicate traces of graphite, fine salty extract and delicate nutty notes in the background.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve at 16-18 °C with game dishes, beef goulash, red meat and strong cheeses.
AWARDS
Wine Advocate: 93/100
Wine Spectator: 97/100
