Connétable de Talbot 2011 Saint Julien 2016 75cl, 13%

Description

Connétable de Talbot 2011 Saint Julien 2016 75cl, 13% is a refined Bordeaux red wine from Saint-Julien, produced as the second wine of Château Talbot. Château Talbot is a respected Fourth Classified Growth estate, and Connétable is known as one of the early second wines of the Médoc, offering a more approachable expression of the estate’s style.

The 2011 vintage is built from 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, giving the wine a classic Left Bank character with structure, dark fruit, freshness and savoury depth. It was vinified in stainless steel tanks and aged for 15 months in oak barrels, with 15% new oak, helping to bring gentle spice, cedar and polish to the wine.

This is a mature Saint-Julien second wine with elegance rather than heaviness. Expect blackcurrant, wild berries, cedar, tobacco leaf, earthy spice and smooth tannins. With bottle age now developing beautifully, it is a strong choice for Bordeaux lovers who enjoy classic Médoc wines with balance, freshness and ready-to-drink maturity.

Why Choose Connétable de Talbot 2011 Saint Julien 2016 75cl, 13%

This bottle stands out because it offers the heritage of Château Talbot in a more accessible second-wine format. Connétable de Talbot is described by the estate as classic and elegant, with a clear structure and a long, fresh finish.

For drinkers, the 2011 vintage offers mature Bordeaux character, with dark fruit, cedar, tobacco, savoury spice and polished tannins.

For collectors, it is attractive as an older Saint-Julien bottle from a respected classified-growth estate, complete with its original château label and vintage identity.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for Bordeaux lovers looking for a mature Saint-Julien red wine from a recognised Médoc estate.

It is ideal for drinkers who enjoy Cabernet-led wines with blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, gentle oak spice and a fresh, elegant finish.

It is also ideal for collectors building a Bordeaux range around second wines, older vintages and classic Left Bank appellations.

Product Details

Product Name: Connétable de Talbot.

Category: Bordeaux Red Wine.

Producer: Château Talbot.

Appellation: Saint-Julien.

Region: Bordeaux, France.

Vintage: 2011.

Bottle Size: 75cl.

ABV: 13%.

Wine Type: Red wine.

Classification Style: Second wine of Château Talbot.

Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot.

Vinification: Stainless steel tanks.

Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels, 15% new oak.

Harvest: Manual harvest from September 12th to 28th.

Bottling Period: April 22nd to May 3rd.

Packaging: Bottle only, no box shown in the supplied product image.

Bottle Count: No confirmed public bottle count was found for this 2011 release.

Collector’s Note

Connétable de Talbot 2011 has strong appeal for collectors of mature Bordeaux and Saint-Julien second wines. Connétable carries the identity of Château Talbot while offering a softer, earlier-drinking style than the grand vin.

The 2011 vintage is especially interesting now because it has moved into a mature drinking window. With its Left Bank structure, Cabernet Sauvignon dominance and classic Talbot elegance, this bottle is a strong addition for collectors who appreciate older Bordeaux with château heritage and ready-to-enjoy character.