{"product_id":"chateau-talbot-saint-julien-2016","title":"Chateau Talbot, Saint-Julien 2016","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Chateau Talbot Saint-Julien 2016\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA polished, pedigree claret from a top vintage and a fourth growth with first-rate finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 vintage of \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Talbot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic \u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Julien\u003c\/strong\u003e – poised, elegant, and deeply satisfying. Aromas of cassis, blackberry and cedar leap out of the glass, with hints of cigar box and violets. On the palate, it’s all about balance: ripe dark fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a long, cool finish with just the right amount of oak spice and minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb with rosemary and garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan aubergine and lentil moussaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheese: Try with a wedge of aged Manchego or Tomme de Savoie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decant for an hour and serve just below room temperature to let those classic claret notes shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is everything you want from a grown-up Bordeaux: refined, not showy; serious, but still utterly enjoyable. It’s got that unmistakable Talbot charm – silky, savoury, and built to last – and the 2016 vintage is drinking beautifully now or will happily age for another decade.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Talbot\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most recognisable names in \u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Julien\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fourth growth in the 1855 Classification but often punching well above its rank. With over a century in the hands of the \u003cstrong\u003eCordier family\u003c\/strong\u003e, it’s a benchmark estate for traditional claret done right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 vintage was near-perfect in Bordeaux – a warm, dry summer followed by cool nights and just enough rain at the right time. Talbot’s deep gravel soils and proximity to the Gironde estuary gave the vines ideal ripening conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape blend: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and a touch of Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: In temperature-controlled stainless steel vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging: 16–18 months in oak barrels (around 50% new)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViticulture: Sustainable practices in the vineyard with selective hand harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll this results in a wine that’s structured, elegant and age-worthy – exactly what you’d hope for from a top Saint-Julien estate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ch. Talbot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46170105413679,"sku":"mfr1789236775165","price":78.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3143\/5567\/files\/chateau-talbot-saint-julien-2016_1.png?v=1789236779","url":"https:\/\/www.elvarona.com\/products\/chateau-talbot-saint-julien-2016","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}