Château Talbot, Château Talbot 4ème , 2016
406,00 ₾
Datasheet
| Country |
France |
|---|---|
| Region |
Bordeaux |
| Origin | |
| Winery |
Château Talbot |
| Volume |
0,75 |
| Alcohol |
12.8 – 13.5% |
| Grape |
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot & 6% Petit Verdot |
| Technology |
Harvest Notes From September 3rd to October 17th Winemaking Fermentation in oak vats Sorting: Successive (manual and optical/floating sorting) Ageing 15 months in oak barrels (50% new) |
| Color |
Red – Savory and Classic |
| Aroma |
The 2016 Talbot is medium garnet-purple colored and opens with pretty floral notes of roses and lavender with a core of cassis, blackberry preserves and kirsch plus wafts of cigar box and spearmint. |
| Vintage Year |
2016 |
| Quantity btls |
Description
Fourth Growth. Quatrieme Grand Cru Classe in 1855. Undeniably, Talbot is one of the most famous Médoc wines. Having been in the same family for more than a century, this estate with more than one hundred hectares of vines produces wine that is recognized for the consistent quality of its vintages. ‘For many, Talbot embodies the ideal Saint Julien, a generous bouquet, extremely stable and dependable during aging,’ emphasize Bettane and Desseauve in their Guide to French Wines. It’s true, Talbot is a champion of longevity; even young Talbot is pleasant and rounded, always characterized by silky, mild and very civilized tannins. Talbot possesses an expansive character. It’s never withdrawn into itself and has the courtesy of being in a good mood every day. It’s a racy wine, with complex marks of Havana tobacco and licorice, classically delicious without ever the slightest hint of austerity.
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