Chateau Talbot 2012
Regular price $128.00
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 It’s never withdrawn into itself and has the courtesy of being in a good mood every day.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.
Owner
Family Bignon-Cordier
Appellation
Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Area of vines
102 ha
Terroir
Medoc’s gravelly soil
Plant Density
7 700 plants/ha
Age of vines
50 Years
Pruning
Medoc double guyot
Farming: Traditional plowing 4 ways
Harvests
Manual
Sorting
Successive (manual and optical/floating sorting)
Winemaking
In oak vats
Blend
59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Yield
38 hl/ha
Harvests
October 1-17
Ageing
15 months in oak barrels (50% new)
Bottling
From May 15-26, 2014
750ml
ABV 13%
