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Drapeau France
Vin Rouge sec Château Talbot 2021 France Bordeaux Saint-Julien AOC Grand Cru
Bordeaux - Saint-Julien
Grand Cru
Château Talbot
2021

Information

Packaging Bottle (75cl)
Style Wines
Colour Red
Vintage 2021
Country France
Type of Appellation AOC
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint-Julien
Classification Grand Cru
Estate Talbot
Alcohol by volume 13 %
Current phase
Youth

Market Price

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Bottle (75cl)
2025 £49.14

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Château Talbot 2021, from the esteemed Saint-Julien appellation in Bordeaux’s Médoc, is a red Grand Cru that captures both the finesse and power this region is known for. Typically, the blend here is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Merlot and small amounts of Petit Verdot and sometimes Cabernet Franc, although the exact composition may vary each vintage. 2021 was a challenging year in Bordeaux, marked by a cool, wet spring and summer, which led to lighter, more vibrant wines with fresh acidity and well-defined tannins. This vintage tends towards elegance and subtlety over opulence, with notes of blackcurrant, cedar, graphite and touches of violets and tobacco leaf typical of Saint-Julien's best Crus. The structure is supple, promising graceful development over time.

Saint-Julien is situated on the Left Bank of the Gironde estuary, between Pauillac and Margaux. This relatively small appellation is famed for the quality and consistent character of its wines. The terroir is a mosaic of well-drained gravelly soils, perfect for late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon, giving the wines their backbone and ageing potential. The proximity to the river moderates extremes of temperature, helping to protect against frost and heat spikes, while the region’s history is steeped in centuries of winemaking tradition, with the 1855 Classification cementing its reputation. Château Talbot itself is a venerable property, highly respected for producing wines that are both accessible and structured, capable of ageing gracefully over decades.

Given its structure and aromatics, Château Talbot 2021 pairs beautifully with roasted or grilled beef, lamb cutlets, or classic French dishes like entrecôte Bordelaise (rich with bone marrow sauce). For a taste of the region, try pairing with confit de canard or a selection of matured cheeses such as Comté or Ossau-Iraty, which will match the wine’s depth and tannic frame.

For the optimal tasting experience, decant the wine for at least one hour to help open up its aromatic complexity, and serve it at a temperature between 16-18°C. This allows the fresh fruit, floral notes, and subtle oak nuances of Château Talbot 2021 to emerge fully on the nose and palate. If you choose to cellar the wine further, you can expect it to evolve additional tertiary notes of leather, truffle and cedar, characteristic of noble Bordeaux reds with a decade or more of maturity.

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