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Chateau Talbot

2005
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Saint-Julien
UPC
3661419105204
Red Wine
Verified Stock
1651-05
Product Ratings
James Suckling 93pt

Complex aromas of chocolate, currants, berries and sweet tobacco. Full body with fully integrated tannins that give a silky texture. Lovely tannins, fruit and acid balance. Just opening now.

by James Suckling, 2013
Wine Enthusiast 93pt

With its big fruit, and hearty tannins, this is a powerful, ripe wine, having great sweet blackberry flavors, a touch of smoke and a black fruit core. Round and opulent, this is a generous wine already.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2008
Wine Spectator 92pt

Sweet tobacco, berry and currant aromas follow through to a full body, with soft, silky tannins and a fresh, racy aftertaste of currant and mineral. The texture of the tannins is very beautiful. Best after 2016.

by Wine Spectator, 2008

Technical data

Appellation: Saint-Julien, 4th Grand Cru Classe in 1855
Surface Area: 98 ha
Soil: Medoc’s gravelly soil
Density: 7700 plants/ha
Vines average age: 50 years
Pruning: Medoc Double Guyot pruning
Cultivation: Plowing 4 traditional ways
Harvest: By hand
Sorting: In the vineyard and at the sorting table
Vinification: In wooden vats
Maturing: 50% new barrels
Harvest 2005: From September 25th to October 13th
Blend 2005: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
Bottling date: From May 29th to June 15th / July 02nd to July 10th 2007

Tasting notes

Very representative of the excellent 2005 vintage in the Medoc.
The nose reveals a great intensity and complexity, with both floral and fruity notes with hints of violet, blackcurrant and vanilla. On the palate, the wine shows an incredible structure as well as freshness and elegance. Fruity aromas and fine tannins lead to a beautiful and persistent finish.

History

Legend relates that the name of this imposing estate originates with Connétable Talbot, a famous English warrior, defeated at the battle of Castillon in 1453. Talbot is one of the Medoc's oldest estates, its glory never tainted. Through the years it has been fortunate enough to remain in good hands. The owners are Nancy BignonCordier and her family. They are the fifth generation of Cordiers to manage this Saint-Julien fourth classified growth.

Vintage

The 2005 vintage is, without any doubt, one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages of recent decades. The largely dry weather engendered the development of small and concentrated berries, with hard skins rich in tannin. Thus, there is a potential for plenty of structure in the wines, as well as the ripe substance, flavor and acidity brought by the warm weather. Here are all the ingredients in order to produce wonderful wines with a great longevity.