Château Talbot 2015, Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Julien AOC
€131.33 /L
Château Talbot 2015, Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Julien AOC, embodies the nobility of Médoc’s finest wines. This remarkable 2015 vintage offers balance and depth, with a deep garnet robe, a complex bouquet of black fruits, spices and cedar. The palate is ample and elegant, supported by silky tannins and a long, distinguished finish. At 13.5% ABV and in a 75 cl bottle, this prestigious wine showcases the mastery of a classified growth. Perfect with red meats, game and mature cheeses, it also promises exceptional cellaring potential for decades.
Description
Château Talbot 2015, a Grand Cru Classé in the Saint-Julien AOC, stands among the benchmark wines of Bordeaux’s Left Bank. This sunny, harmonious vintage perfectly illustrates the prestige of this estate, renowned for producing balanced and elegant wines.
Blend and Winemaking
The blend is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, bringing structure and intensity, complemented by Merlot for suppleness and roundness, with touches of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc for aromatic complexity. Traditional vinification and barrel aging, partly in new oak, refine the tannins and enrich its depth of flavor.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep, brilliant garnet.
- Nose: Refined and expressive, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, subtle spices and cedarwood.
- Palate: Ample and elegant, with silky, well-balanced tannins. Flavors of dark fruits, licorice and a long, distinguished finish.
Serving Temperature & Advice
Serve between 16–18°C (61–64°F), after decanting for one hour to reveal its full complexity. Aging potential: 15 to 25 years.
Food Pairings
- Aperitifs: foie gras toasts, fine charcuterie.
- Starters: game terrine, beef carpaccio.
- Main courses: grilled ribeye, duck breast, hare stew.
- Cheeses: aged Comté, Roquefort, sheep’s tomme.
- Desserts: dark chocolate fondant, red fruit tart.
Moments of Enjoyment
Château Talbot 2015 is perfect for:
- A prestigious dinner with noble cuts of meat.
- A tasting among Bordeaux connoisseurs.
- A prestige gift to mark a great occasion.
Characteristics
- Name: Château Talbot 2015
- Appellation: Saint-Julien AOC
- Classification: Grand Cru Classé
- Vintage: 2015
- Region: Bordeaux, Médoc
- Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
- Type: Red wine
- Aging: oak barrels (partially new)
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Bottle size: 75 cl
- Serving temperature: 16–18°C (61–64°F)
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, in summer in moderation.Product Details
- Origin
- France
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites
- Capacity
- 75 cl
- Appellation
- Saint-Julien AOC
- Color
- Red
- Wine Region
- Bordeaux, France
- Vintage
- 2015
- Type of wine
- Red wine
- ranking
- 4ème Grand Cru Classé
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