Winery: Chateau Talbot

Country / Region: France / Bordeaux – Saint-Julien

Date Winery was established: 1850

Alcohol Content / Volume: 14.5% / 750ml

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

First Vintage Released: 1937

Ratings: 90 pts. Cellar Tracker

Decanting Time: Decant for at least 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Serve at 16 - 18°C

Our suggestion for decanting time is based on bottles we tried at Txanton. We guarantee that Txanton stocks are imported and maintained in proper storage within the correct temperature and humidity suitable for wine.

We guarantee Txanton stocks are imported and maintained on a proper storage with right temperature and humidity.

Good to know: From the vantage point of Saint-Julien's plateau, one can easily observe Château Talbot nestled amidst a picturesque landscape of vineyards, parks, and towering trees.

The estate holds a storied past, named after Connétable Talbot, the Earl of Shrewsbury and esteemed English military leader who served as the governor of Guyenne and met his defeat at the battle of Castillon in 1453.

In 1855, during Emperor Napoleon III's classification of Médoc and Graves growth, Château Talbot was recognized as a fourth classified growth within the Saint-Julien region. Having been under the ownership of the Marquis of Aux for several years, it was eventually acquired by Désiré Cordier in 1918.

Connétable, a Médoc second wine, was first introduced in the 1970s and has since undergone meticulous vineyard management and strict selection processes to enhance its quality. Similar to its predecessor, this wine boasts a classic elegance, with a precise structure and a lingering, refreshing finish.