Connétable Talbot Saint-Julien 2020 - Second vin
Bordeaux
Red
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Wooden crate
93-94/100
Vert de Vin
-
90-91/100
James Suckling
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92/100
Yves Beck
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92/100
Bettane & Desseauve
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90/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
"The charm of this safe bet works once again!
"What a level for Talbot's 2nd wine! Of course, it's well marked by its ageing through notes of roasting, but the bouquet also reveals nuances of dark berries. As the minutes go by, it's clearly the fruity notes that take over, and this continues right through to the finish. A structured, inviting and elegant wine! (Yves Beck 2022) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 12 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).
Features
Estate
Château Talbot
Cuvée
Connétable
Vintage
2020
Designation
Saint-Julien
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
Graves médocaines (vines about 27 years old)
Viticulture
Reasoned (no herbicides or insecticides)
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In stainless steel tanks
Breeding
15 months in barrels (15% new)
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep ruby colour, brilliant disk
Nose
Powerful, fresh bouquet, fruity aromas of blackberry, redcurrant and raspberry, hints of chocolate
Mouth
Fresh, mineral attack, greedy, fruity palate with violet aromas. Well-balanced structure, refined tannins, hints of vanilla and toast. Long finish.
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with leg of lamb, chuck of beef, Cantal-type hard cheese...
Château Talbot
Saint-Julien
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (guide 2021) 92/100
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
One of the Médoc's most justly popular estates, it is still owned by the Cordier family. It gives rise to an abundant production, which has gained in definition since 2014. For many, Talbot embodies the ideal saint-julien, generously bouqueted, very stable and sure to age. A lovely dry white wine, aromatic and nervous, continues to be produced under the caillou-blanc brand. The intelligent work carried out with the help of Stéphane Derenoncourt in a skilfully modernized vat room and cellar is bearing fruit.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
This strong brand, rightly appreciated by connoisseurs, has made a strong comeback, now making the wines we've come to expect from it. Equipped with modern, high-performance equipment and skilfully managed, Nancy Bignon-Cordier's vast vineyard, managed by Jean-Michel Laporte, is returning to the glory of its past, producing wines that are more subtle and refined than ever. A flamboyant wine, archetypal of the great classic Saint Julien.
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2023) 92/100
About the wine:
It has aromas of redcurrant, blackberry, licorice, pine needles and peppercorns. Medium-bodied, with refined, tight tannins. Elegant and balanced, with a fine finish. Talbot's second wine. Drink from 2025.
Yves Beck
Rated wine (guide 2022) 92/100
About the wine:
What a level for Talbot's 2nd wine! Of course, it's well marked by its ageing through notes of roasting, but the bouquet also reveals nuances of dark berries. As the minutes go by, it's clearly the fruity notes that take over, and this continues right through to the finish. A structured, inviting and elegant wine! It's not bad at all! 2024-2034
Vert de Vin
Rated wine (guide 2023) 93-94/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The wine has a deep ruby color. The nose is savory and aromatic. It begins with notes of smoke and roasted meat, evolving towards sweet spices with aeration (roasted vanilla, licorice, cinnamon, nutmeg). There are also notes of dense, ripe black fruit (crushed blackcurrant, blueberry, morello cherry, wild plum), red fruit (wild strawberry, raspberry jam), flowers (lily, dried blueberry, a touch of iris) and dried aromatic herbs (dried mint, rosemary). The palate is silky and round. Notes are fruity, slightly sweet (blackcurrant, crème de cassis, wild strawberry, raspberry jam), spicy (cinnamon, vanilla, licorice), chocolatey (cocoa, dark chocolate) and floral (violet, fresh blueberry). The tannins are mellow, velvety and very fine, while offering a fine structure to the wine. The finish is persistent, sweet and chocolatey, refreshed by a touch of chocolate mint and round but fresh acidity.
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Rated wine (guide 2023) 90/100
About the wine:
A fresh, vibrant, silky bouquet for this medium-bodied wine on the palate, with notes of redcurrants and chalky cherries. It really came into its own during barrel ageing. Drink between 2023 and 2035.
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