Saint-Julien - 2018 - Château Talbot - 0,75L

A timeless Saint-Julien in a warm, structured vintage - combining density, refinement and impressive cellaring potential.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Saint-Julien AOC – 4ᵉ Grand Cru Classé 1855
• Grape Variety: Approx. 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
• Vintage: 2018
• Certification: Sustainable farming
• Terroir: Deep gravel soils over sand and clay subsoils on the slopes of Saint-Julien
• Vinification & Ageing: Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, 14 to 16 months ageing in French oak barrels (50–60% new), egg-white fining
• Alcohol: 14% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep red with garnet hues
• Nose: Black cherry, cassis, plum, vanilla, liquorice, leather and sweet spice
• Palate: Powerful and velvety, with firm tannins, ripe fruit and mineral tension
• Finish: Long and elegant, driven by freshness and well-integrated oak

🍴 Food Pairings

Ideal with
• 🦞 Slow-braised veal shoulder
• 🥩 Herb-crusted rack of lamb
• 🍣 Soy-glazed beef tataki
• 🧀 Aged Comté, mature Mimolette

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 17–18°C
• Decanting: Recommended for 2 hours
• Opening time: Best after 3 hours in the glass

🗓 Cellaring Potential

• Drink from 2025 onwards or cellar until 2040+

🏰 About the Domaine

Château Talbot, a 4ᵉ Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien, is a historic Médoc estate. With a large single-block vineyard, the property is known for its consistency, finesse and age-worthy wines. The 2018 vintage, powerful and poised, is among the estate’s finest—striking a balance between Left Bank structure and classic Bordeaux elegance.