2022 Chateau Talbot 'Connetable Talbot' Saint Julien

Chateau Talbot is one of the most famous estates in Médoc and certainly one of the best values in Saint-Julien. Bordering with the Pauillac appellation, this historic Chateaux dates from the 15th century when it belonged to the Marquis de Aux.

Since the 20th Century, this beautiful Chateaux has been the property of the Cordier family, an important Bordeaux negociant. Today, Nancy Bignon Cordier is leading this project with great respect for the land and wines. Chateaux Talbot is one of the largest estates in all Bordeaux with approximately 250 acres of vineyards. It has been classified as a 4th Growth since the 1855 Grand Cru classification.

The 40+-year-old vines produce high-quality wines thanks to the spectacular terroir with soils composed of fine gravel, the supervision of rockstar Eric Boissenot, and the work and passion of everyone involved.

At Chateau Talbot, they perfectly combine both the past and the future; respect for tradition and technological evolution live in perfect harmony. The outcome of the combination of techniques, soil, and the people who passionately work it, is wines loaded with character, harmonious, and complex with the promise of beneficial longevity.

Second wines are some of the best buys Bordeaux has to offer. Wines that hail from some of the most prized vineyards in the world, crafted by the best, most innovative winemaking teams out there. But, (the best part) they sell at a fraction of the price that the Grand Vin. Connétable Talbot is considered one of the best Second Wines in all of the Médoc area.

2022 was an extraordinary vintage for Bordeaux, it was blessed with a 95-98 pt review by Wine Spectator who said: "A new paradigm for Bordeaux. Very aromatic and sleek, fresh and pure in feel, with all major varietals performing well; far more consistent than the 2018-2020 trio."

Aging: 16 months in French oak barrels (20% new)