Talbot 1982 - Saint-Julien

Chateau Talbot 1982 - Saint-Julien

Presentation of the domain:

Chateau Talbot is located in the commune of Saint-Julien in the Médoc. This estate has a rich history, dating back to 1648, when it was established by John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury. Since then, the estate has been extended and modernised, whilst retaining its original charm and character. The vineyard covers 110 hectares in one piece, planted mainly with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Chateau Talbot is classified as a fourth grand cru in the 1855 classification.

The estate is renowned for the consistency and quality of its vintages.

The estate produces three wines:

- Château Talbot: the estate’s first wine, aged in barrels for fifteen months in 50% new barrels.

- Le Connétable de Talbot: second wine from vines younger than the first wine, aged for 12 months in barrels.

- Le Caillou Blanc: an atypical white wine for the Médoc because it comes from Cordier's desire to replant white vines in Saint-Julien, it is aged in barrels for 12 months and then on lees for 9 months.

THE 1982 vintage:

To be concise, 1982 is THE greatest vintage of Talbot, rated 95 pts at the time by RP, it is still one of the very great wines that a Bordeaux lover must have tasted in his life. If you were to think of organizing a tasting around the 1982 vintage, Talbot should be part of it.

It has a dense garnet color to the rim and a huge, sweet, exotic nose of charcoal, oxblood, licorice, herbs and dark fruits. A hint of fig suggests borderline overripeness, but the wine remains fleshy and full-bodied with soft tannins and an expansive, heady mouthfeel." R. Parker 2009

By filling out this form we ask ourselves if we have ever been truly disappointed by a Talbot. And the answer is no! Talbot is the taster's lifeline, the wine that will please everyone in all circumstances. Any Bordeaux lover, or rather wine lover, must have at least one in the cellar, ready to be tasted.