The Connétable Talbot 2023 is the second wine of Château Talbot, a landmark estate in Saint-Julien and a Fourth Growth in the 1855 classification. It provides an inspired introduction to the identity of this great Médoc terroir, with an immediate, harmonious and stylish expression. Aimed at lovers of Bordeaux red wines who seek both tasting pleasure and the distinction of a notable appellation, it pairs with carefully prepared meals, reunions around a fine joint of meat or the quieter pleasure of a thoughtfully chosen bottle. In the 2023 vintage, the material reveals itself as juicy and delicately shaped, supported by fine tannins and a mineral finish. This cuvée evokes the precision of an engraved line, balancing generous fruit, measured structure and the singular imprint of Saint-Julien's gravelly soils.

Blend and vinification

The Connétable Talbot 2023 brings together 56% merlot, 41% cabernet-sauvignon and 3% petit verdot. This composition pairs merlot's suppleness and charm with the structure of cabernet-sauvignon, while petit verdot contributes to the overall architecture. Grapes are hand-harvested, then undergo manual, optical and densimetric sorting. Vinification takes place in stainless-steel tanks, followed by ageing carried out exclusively in barrels. This precise approach highlights the balance pursued by the estate, offering a clear expression of the vintage and a neatly defined texture.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : a red hue, faithful to the tradition of Saint-Julien's great wines.
• Palate : juicy material, supported by fine tannins that give the tasting a sense of continuity and balance.
• Finish : a mineral signature that extends the tasting with clarity and recalls the gravelly identity of the Médoc terroir.

A Saint-Julien terroir of gravel and limestone

The estate is planted on Médoc gravel soils resting on a bed of astéries limestone. This geology composes the discreet but essential backdrop of the cuvée, like the grain of a canvas under the painter's hand. It contributes to the mineral precision that characterises the finish of the Connétable Talbot 2023. The Saint-Julien AOC, at the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards, is here interpreted in an accessible register without sacrificing depth. The 75 cl bottle allows this wine to be presented at the table with natural elegance, whether for a composed dinner or a Sunday meal where the time given to sharing matters as much as the menu.

Food pairings

• Roasted meats : its structure and fine tannins can accompany roasted poultry or a simply seared cut of beef.
• Slow-cooked dishes : it finds its place with slow, generous cooking, where the cooking juices answer its juicy texture.
• Mushrooms and grilled vegetables : the mineral finish readily dialogues with earthy preparations, worked with restraint.
• Aged cheeses : a selection of pressed cheeses provides a generous setting for its balanced structure.

Occasions to enjoy

The Connétable Talbot 2023 suits occasions where you want to give the table a particular tone without overdoing it. It accompanies a family lunch, a dinner among connoisseurs or an invitation conceived as a thoughtful gesture. Its status as the second wine of Château Talbot also makes it an inspired choice to explore the world of Saint-Julien with a cuvée from a major estate of the appellation. Presented in its 75 cl format, it is naturally shared between two, three or around a larger table, depending on the pace of the meal and everyone's preferences.

Specifications

• Name : Connétable Talbot 2023
• Producer : Château Talbot
• Appellation : Saint-Julien AOC
• Type : red wine
• Classification : second wine
• Region : Bordeaux, France
• Vintage : 2023
• Blend : merlot 56%, cabernet-sauvignon 41%, petit verdot 3%
• Vinification : hand-harvested, manual, optical and densimetric sorting, stainless-steel tanks
• Ageing : exclusively in barrels
• Volume : 75 cl
• Allergens : contains sulfites