Chat with Vinny

Château Talbot 2017

Saint-Julien AOC 4eme Grand Cru Classe

With a 110-hectare single vineyard in prized Saint Julien, Château Talbot is one of the best known names in Bordeaux. Enjoy the intense, well defined fruit, freshness and structure of this 92-93 point 2017. A "ravishing creature" wrote Matthew Jukes.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Firm tannins and freshness with polished black fruit, graphite hints

Aroma

Floral, clove, bay leaf, blackcurrant and bramble fruit

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Château Talbot 2017

More information

  • 13.5% ABV
  • 10.13 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2030

Château Talbot is one of Bordeaux's best known properties, certainly in the UK. It is named after the Earl of Shrewsbury, John Talbot, who suffered defeat at the hands of the French in 1453. The battle saw Bordeaux return to their control, after 340 years under the British. The reason we have such a strong tradition of drinking Bordeaux. With its 110 hectare single vineyard, it is one of the largest of the Médoc and is unusual for having a few rows of white grapes too. Their reds are most worthy of its 4ème Cru Classé classification. Today it is owned by the renowned Cordier family who excels in making fine clarets. Blending two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Petit Verdot, aged in 50% new oak for 15 months, the wine will age.

"Blackberry and boysenberry scents, a little clove and bay leaf lending complexity as it opens" Neal Martin
Vinous, 90-92 Points
Map showing Saint-Julien AOC 4eme Grand Cru Classe
Tasting note information