Connétable Talbot Saint-Julien 2022 - Second vin

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

This estate, one of the most deservedly popular in the Médoc, is still owned by the Cordier family. It produces a substantial volume of wine, which has gained in character and definition since 2014. For many, Talbot embodies the ideal Saint-Julien: generously aromatic, very consistent, and reliable for aging. A lovely dry white wine, aromatic and lively, continues to be produced under the Caillou-Blanc label. The intelligent winemaking, guided by Stéphane Derenoncourt in a skillfully modernized fermentation room and cellar, is bearing fruit.

Decanter

About the wine:

Bright strawberries and fresh cherries: this wine bursts on the palate with aromas of freshly picked summer berries and a high, almost citrus-like acidity that gives it its vibrant character. It’s all about energy and liveliness, rather than power and strength. A truly pleasant and easy-drinking wine, with well-integrated tannins and lovely salty notes in the background. I also appreciate its hints of fresh mint. 2026–2040

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the estate:

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

About the wine:

Connétable embraces its playful and indulgent side—a delicious wine, ready to drink and bursting with round, vibrant fruit.

About the estate:

This distinguished estate, rightly prized by wine lovers, has made a strong comeback, now producing the wines we have come to expect from it. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and expertly managed, Nancy Bignon-Cordier’s vast estate—led by Jean-Michel Laporte—is reclaiming the glory of its past, producing wines that are more subtle and refined than ever. A flamboyant wine, the archetype of the great classic Saint-Julien.

Wine Enthusiast

James Suckling

About the wine:

A hint of black bean purée, with notes of ripe black cherries and toasted herbs. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with juicy fruit, rounded tannins, and a long, savory finish. Best enjoyed starting in 2026.

Le Figaro vins

About the wine:

A lovely, distinctive nose of aromatic herbs and spices. This same rich character carries through on the palate, with notes of pot-au-feu with fresh herbs and a hint of meat. 2025–2031

Yves Beck

About the wine:

Fruity and full-bodied, the Connétable Talbot’s bouquet displays depth and precision. This precision is also evident on the palate, serving as a unifying thread. The creamy, velvety tannins provide excellent structure and ensure both depth and freshness. A flavorful wine that can be enjoyed even when young. 2026–2036

Vert de Vin

About the wine:

The nose is refined, mineral, and juicy. It reveals notes of fresh, vibrant cherry, plump purple plum, and, more subtly, cherry blossom, combined with hints of pepper and rose, as well as subtle notes of fresh blond tobacco and star anise. The palate is fruity, juicy, and smooth, with a mineral and tangy structure, offering richness, vibrancy, and indulgence, along with a lovely silkiness and purity of fruit. It expresses notes of bright cherry, juicy blackcurrant, and, more subtly, vibrant raspberry, combined with hints of star anise, cherry blossom, as well as hints of licorice and chocolate. Good length, with a hint of chocolate. The tannins are fresh and flavorful.