COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Talbot
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Connétable Talbot is the distinguished second wine of Château Talbot, a highly respected Fourth Growth estate in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. Owned by the Cordier family since 1918 and currently managed by Nancy Bignon-Cordier and Jean-Paul Bignon, Château Talbot is renowned for its consistent quality. Connétable Talbot holds a unique place in Médoc history, being one of the first second wines ever created, with its origins tracing back to the 1970s. The 2022 vintage showcases the estate's commitment to crafting approachable yet structured wines from its 110-hectare vineyard, where vines average 29 years old and thrive on gravelly hillsides near the Gironde estuary.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Connétable Talbot was one of the first second wines created in the Médoc, dating back to the 1970s.
Fact 02
Château Talbot, its producer, has been owned by the Cordier family for over a century since 1918.
Fact 03
The estate's vineyard spans 110 hectares in a single, contiguous block in Saint-Julien.
Fact 04
It is the second wine of a prestigious 4th Grand Cru Classé estate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
While specific winemaking details for the 2022 vintage of Connétable Talbot are not provided, the wine is crafted from grapes grown on the Château Talbot estate, where vines average 29 years old. These vineyards are situated on gravelly hillsides, a terroir known for promoting excellent drainage and ripeness in Bordeaux's classic red grape varieties. The meticulous vineyard management and traditional Bordeaux winemaking practices employed by Château Talbot ensure the quality and character of this second wine.
