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Connétable Talbot Saint-Julien 2018 - Second wine

Connétable Talbot Saint-Julien 2018 - Second vin

Saint-Julien|Red wine

4.1/5 (17 customers)

92/100

James Suckling

92/100

RVF

fruity

balanced

second wine

“Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, herbs, and cedar. It’s full-bodied with elegant tannins. A rich, well-balanced palate. Beautiful, pure fruit on the finish. Talbot’s second wine. Try after 2023.” (James Suckling 2021) A superb example of its appellation! • Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery method)

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Estate

Château Talbot

Vintage

Connétable

Vintage

2018

Designation

Saint-Julien

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

57 % Merlot, 43 % Cabernet Sauvignon

Terroirs

Medoc wines

Viticulture

Traditional plowing

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

In stainless steel tanks

Livestock farming

16 months in barrels, 20% of which are new

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Purple dress

Nose

Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, herbs, and cedar

Palate

Full-bodied with elegant tannins, rich and well-balanced, with lovely, pure fruit on the finish

Serve

At 15-17°C

Open

Let it breathe for at least an hour for recent vintages; decant if necessary

Drink from

2023

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with red meat, grilled dishes, pot-au-feu, a cheese platter...

More information at Château Talbot

More information at Saint-Julien

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2022 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

This estate, among the most deservedly popular in the Médoc, still belongs to the Cordier family. It produces a substantial output, which has gained in definition and vigor since 2014. For many, Talbot embodies the ideal of Saint-Julien: generously aromatic, remarkably stable, and reliable with age. A lovely dry white wine, aromatic and vibrant, continues to be produced under the Caillou-Blanc label. The intelligent work carried out with the help of Stéphane Derenoncourt in a skillfully modernized winery and cellar is bearing fruit.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

In the same vein as the flagship wine, the second wine has also improved; the 2018 vintage is rich and already very enjoyable.

About the estate:

This strong brand, rightly appreciated by wine lovers, has made a strong comeback, now producing the wines we expect from it. Equipped with high-performance, modern facilities and skillfully managed, the vast Nancy Bignon-Cordier estate, led by Jean-Michel Laporte, is rediscovering its past glory, producing wines more subtle and refined than ever. A vibrant wine, the archetype of a great classic Saint-Julien.

Wine Enthusiast

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

James Suckling

Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, herbs, and cedar. Full-bodied with elegant tannins. A rich, well-balanced palate. Beautiful, pure fruit on the finish. Talbot’s second wine. Try after 2023.

Customer rating

4.1/5

based on 17 reviews