Chateau Talbot is a Fourth Growth Bordeaux estate in the Saint-Julien Appellation. The Chateau was acquired by the Cordier family in 1917. The current owner is Nancy Bignon-Cordier, her husband Jean-Paul Bignon, and their 3 children. Jean-Michel Laporte is the General Manager and Winemaker at Château Talbot, while Eric Boissenot serves as consulting winemaker. Laporte has overseen significant changes in winemaking processes since 2018, aiming to enhance the wine’s elegance.
Dark crimson in color. 13% ABV. Gorgeous nose of red fruits, saddle leather, cigar box and eucalyptus. Medium body with rustic fruits and grainy tannins. The wine is slow to open up. Currants, cassis, plums and earth on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. The fruit here does not live up to the fantastic aromas but this wine continues to age well. Best over the next 5-7 years.
My rating: 91 points.
The 2021 version of this wine can be found for around $70 and represents a great value in today’s market.