Château Talbot Saint-Julien 2021
- v93
- ws92
- jd92
Category | Red Wine |
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Brand | Château Talbot |
Origin | France, Bordeaux, Saint-Julien |
Château Talbot gets its name from an ancient British soldier, Connetable Talbot, who was killed in a battle at Castillon in 1453. In the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, this Saint-Julien estate was ranked as a 4th Growth. Since 1917, the Château has been owned by the Cordier family. Beginning in 2007, the family renovated the cellars, winemaking facilities, and vineyards to enhance the wine's quality.
The vineyards of Château Talbot are planted to 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc on 102 hectares in one large, single block of vines that sits at the hightest elevation in Saint-Julien at 23 meters. The wines are vininfied in a combination of temperature controlled, large, truncated wood vats and stainless steel tanks, and then aged in 50%-60% new French oak for 14-16 months. Château Talbot's wines age extremely well, so feel free to stick some bottles in the cellar to mature.
Vinous
- v93
The 2021 Talbot is an absolutely gorgeous wine. Aromatic, layered and impeccably balanced, Talbot is simply exquisite in 2021. Sweet pipe tobacco, incense, dried flowers, mint, licorice and blue-toned fruits are some of the notes that grace this super-refined Saint-Julien. All the elements are so well balanced. The floral, effusive finish is so inviting.
Wine Spectator
- ws92
Offers a solid core of crushed plum and black currant fruit, underscored by savory and tobacco accents and a light sanguine edge. Possesses just enough flesh to stave off the vintage's grainy side as a late iron note echoes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2035. 22,000 cases made, 1,900 cases imported.
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd92
The 2021 Château Talbot is based on 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. It has lots to love and brings more density and depth than most in the vintage. Ripe red and black fruits, tobacco leaf, spicy oak, and a touch of chocolaty earth all emerge on the nose, and it's medium-bodied, with a rock-solid mid-palate, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's impressive and well worth seeking out and buying, as you can drink bottle today or in 15+ years with no issues.