Chateau Talbot

1999 Chateau Talbot is a Fourth Growth estate in the St.-Julien appellation of Bordeaux. It is one of the largest chateaux in the appellation with nearly 300 acres of vineyards. Since the early 20th century the estate has been owned by the Cordier family, and today it is owned by sisters Lorraine Cordier and Nancy Bignon-Cordier.

The blend is generally 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Nearly 32,000 cases are produced annually. Many Bordeaux experts, including Robert M. Parker Jr., believes that Château Talbot deserves to be upgraded to a Third Growth classification.

The Chateau Talbot 1999 remains youthful in appearance. Certainly, the bouquet has remained vigorous and with commendable fruit concentration over 20-years, replete with red cherries, cranberry and blackcurrant scents, cedar, and hints of blue fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannin, a judicious line of acidity, harmonious and linear but with satisfying depth. This Talbot has aged very well and comes recommended.

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