Chateau Talbot • St-Julien, France
Connétable de Talbot (often labeled Connétable Talbot) is the historic second wine of 4ème Grand Cru Classé Château Talb…Connétable de Talbot (often labeled Connétable Talbot) is the historic second wine of 4ème Grand Cru Classé Château Talbot in Saint-Julien, created in the 1970s and sourced from the same gravelly Médoc terroir overlooking the Gironde. Typic…Learn More »
$31
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
91
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Supple dark fruit and subtle leafy notes give Chateau Talbot Connetable St. Julien 2020 a quietly classic Left Bank profile, with cassis, blackberry compote and a hint of spice gliding over a medium-bodied frame. The tannins feel fine and neatly structured, bringing a sense of precision and lift to the ripe fruit, while a gentle toastiness lingers on a clean, graceful finish.
Roast lamb with herbs, grilled entrecôte steak, mushroom and thyme risotto
Connétable de Talbot (often labeled Connétable Talbot) is the historic second wine of 4ème Grand Cru Classé Château Talbot in Saint-Julien, created in the 1970s and sourced from the same gravelly Médoc terroir overlooking the Gironde. Typically a Cabernet Sauvignon–Merlot–based blend, it is known as one of the Médoc’s benchmark second wines, offering a classic, elegant Saint-Julien style with clear structure, supple tannins, and a long, fresh finish that drinks well relatively young yet can age for a decade or more.