Château Talbot Grand Cru Classé 2023

This dry red wine comes from the prestigious AOC Saint-Julien appellation in Bordeaux. It features a complex aromatic profile of forest fruits, ripe plums, chocolate, and a subtle touch of mint, supported by a medium-to-full body and fine tannins.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
• D.O. / Region: AOC Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
• Winery: Château Talbot
• Soil / Altitude: Alluvial gravel ridges near the Gironde estuary
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: Oak ageing, long cellaring potential

The vineyard

The 110-hectare vineyard is situated on alluvial gravel ridges in the Médoc, benefiting from its proximity to the Gironde estuary. The vines have an average age of 41 years, which provides natural concentration to the grapes. This unique terroir ensures slow and balanced ripening.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

Match

Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo a rigorous manual and optical selection process. Fermentation takes place in traditional wooden vats to preserve the purity of the fruit and enhance its structure.

Why buy it

For collectors of great Bordeaux wines, this red offers excellent cellaring potential and classic character. Its firm structure and long, persistent finish make it an ideal choice for special occasions. If you wish to add a legendary Saint-Julien to your cellar, you can buy Château Talbot Grand Cru Classé 2023 online directly from our shop.