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The 2019 Château Talbot is a concentrated Saint-Julien with notes of blackcurrant, cedar, and subtle spice. A classic Bordeaux with structure and aging potential.
| Weight | 2 kg |
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| Alcohol Content | 14.5% |
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| Region | Saint-Julien (Bordeaux) |
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| Wine color | Red |
The 2019 Château Talbot comes from a vintage that attracted a great deal of attention in Bordeaux. For this historic estate in Saint-Julien, that means a wine in which ripe fruit, structure, and refinement complement one another. The château is classified as a Quatrième Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification.
The summer of 2019 in Bordeaux was warm, but there were also periods of rainfall that aided ripening. As a result, many wines from the Médoc combine ripe fruit with a distinct structure. At Talbot, this provides an interesting foundation for those who wish to compare the character of Saint-Julien across different vintages.
Château Talbot is one of Saint-Julien’s best-known names and has held the historic Fourth Growth classification since 1855. The name refers to John Talbot, a figure from the Hundred Years’ War. This background gives the bottle a story that extends beyond the 2019 vintage alone.
Blackcurrant, black cherry, and plum offer a concentrated fruit profile. Cedar, subtle spices, and a hint of graphite complement the classic Médoc style. The tannins provide structure, and fresh acidity ensures the wine doesn’t become heavy. With further bottle aging, the fruit notes may gradually evolve into more complex aromas.
This is a bottle for connoisseurs who appreciate Bordeaux both at the table and in the cellar. Serve it with beef, lamb, or game, and let it breathe sufficiently once opened. Those who have been following Talbot’s style across multiple vintages can compare the 2019 to the equally powerful 2020 and thus discover the nuances between the vintages.
Also discover 2020 Château Talbot at Port2Port.
