Château Talbot
Château Talbot

Château Talbot

Château Talbot is a Bordeaux wine estate located in the commune of Saint-Julien-Beychevelle. In the Saint Julien appellation, the grand vin is classified as a fourth growth of the Médoc in the official 1855 classification. Château Talbot has one of the largest vineyards in the Médoc, with nearly 110 hectares of vines in one piece, of which 105 are dedicated to red wines and only 5 hectares for white wine.

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The history of Château Talbot

 

The origin of Château Talbot's name comes from Constable John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, an English military commander known for his participation in the Battle of Castillon in 1453, at the gates of Bordeaux.

 

A rare occurrence in the Médoc, the château has belonged to a single family, the Cordiers, for over 100 years. Désiré Cordier, who already owned Châteaux Gruaud-Larose and Lafaurie-Peyraguey, bought the estate in 1918. This wine merchant, one of the most influential in Bordeaux, greatly contributed to increasing Talbot's reputation and making it one of the most famous growths in Bordeaux. The château then passed to his son Georges and then to his grandson Jean. Today, Nancy Bignon-Cordier, great-granddaughter of Désiré Cordier, runs the château alongside her husband and children. Jean-Michel Laporte, who assists Nancy Bignon-Cordier in the general management of the estate, works hand in hand with Damien Hostein, the vineyard manager, and Jean-Max Drouilhet, the cellar master.

 

What are the characteristics of Château Talbot wines?

 

Château Talbot is located in the heart of the Saint Julien appellation, spanning an area of 110 hectares in one piece, including 105 hectares for red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon: 66% - Merlot: 30% - Petit Verdot: 4%) and 5 hectares for white wine (Sauvignon: 80% - Sémillon: 20%).

 

The vines are located facing the Gironde on Günzian gravel crests from the Quaternary period, which rest on a base of asteriated limestone. This type of soil has drainage capacity that prevents water from stagnating and thus protects the vines.

 

Château Talbot produces generous wines of great elegance. The tannins are silky, allowing the wines to be enjoyed in their youth or after a long aging period in the cellar. Over time, these wines develop a delicate and complex aromatic bouquet, reminiscent of cedar and havana notes.

 

  

What are the other wines from Château Talbot?

 

In addition to its classified growth, Talbot also produces a second wine "Connétable de Talbot" and a white wine cuvée called "Caillou Blanc de Talbot" under the simple Bordeaux appellation.

 

Connétable, one of the first second wines of the Médoc (dating back to the sixties). Over the years, it has benefited from all the care given to the vineyard as well as increasingly rigorous selections. Like its elder wine, Connétable is a classic and elegant wine, characterized by a clean and well-defined structure, and a long, refreshing finish.

 

Caillou blanc dates back to when Georges Cordier, the grandfather of the current owners, was in charge of the château. He was one of the first to replant white vines in the Médoc in the 1930s. Made primarily from Sauvignon, with a touch of Sémillon, Caillou blanc is aged in barrels on its lees with Burgundian-style stirring. The wine is very aromatic, with a lively and nervous personality that is consistent across vintages.

 

The best vintages of Château Talbot

 

Among the Château's finest achievements, the standout vintages are Château Talbot 1961, 1980, and the 1982 vintage. Additionally, we also recommend Château Talbot 1986, 1996, and 2005.

 

Food and wine pairings

 

Château Talbot wines are ideal accompaniments to red or white meats, poultry, game birds, or cheeses.

 

Château website

  

https://www.chateau-talbot.com

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