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2005 Château Talbot, St Julien

2005 Château Talbot, St Julien

Ref: 054BORD
Red  |  Still  |  13% ABV

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Possibly named for a 15th century English soldier, Talbot was sold to the firm of Cordier in 1917. Cordier's portfolio also included Gruaud Larose, so Gruaud and Talbot were stablemates for many years, both sold in a unique and distinctive bottle. There has been recent investment in upgrading facilities here and Stephane Derenoncourt has been taken on as consultant. 

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Wine Details
Wine Details
AppellationAppellation: St Julien
Old or New WorldOld/New World: Old World
CountryCountry: France
RegionRegion: Bordeaux
ColourColour: Red
StyleStyle: Still
ABV% ABV: 13%
Drink DatesDrink Dates: 2018-2030
MaturityMaturity: Young and Lithe
SweetnessSweetness: 1
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes

"Deeper in colour than other vintages, it offers much more fruit: blackberry, bilberry and raspberry tinged with cedar and a faint estuarine tang. These aromatics just have more substance than other vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity. It is not the most complex 2005 Saint-Julien but there is grip and matière, notes of soy and black pepper lining the finish that will benefit from another two or three years in bottle. Very fine." Neal Martin

Sweetness Explained
Sweetness Explained

Sweetness

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Location Explained
Location Explained

Location

AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods 
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TO ARRIVE: Currently lying abroad or in transit 
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Pricing Information
Pricing Information

Pricing

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