Connétable de Talbot Saint Julien 2011 75cl, 13%

Description

Connétable de Talbot Saint Julien 2011 75cl, 13% is a classic red Bordeaux wine from the Saint-Julien appellation. As the second wine of Château Talbot, it carries the estate’s refined Médoc character in a more approachable and earlier-drinking style.

The 2011 vintage is made from 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, giving the wine structure, freshness and balanced fruit depth. Expect blackcurrant, blackberry, red berries, cedar, leather, tobacco, spice and polished oak. The wine was aged for 15 months in oak barrels, with 15% new oak, helping to develop smooth texture and elegant complexity.

At 13%, this bottle offers a classic Bordeaux profile with good balance rather than excessive weight. It is well suited to food pairing, especially roasted meats, lamb, steak, duck, game dishes and mature cheeses.

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

This wine stands out because it offers the heritage of Château Talbot in a refined second wine format. It brings together Cabernet Sauvignon structure, Merlot softness, black fruit, cedar, spice and smooth oak in a classic Saint-Julien style.

For drinkers, it is a strong choice if you enjoy mature Bordeaux with elegance, savoury depth and food-friendly tannins. For collectors, the 2011 vintage, Château Talbot connection and Saint-Julien appellation make it an attractive bottle within a Bordeaux selection.

Ideal For.

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

It is ideal for those who enjoy blackcurrant, blackberry, red berries, cedar, leather, tobacco, spice and polished oak.

It is also ideal for pairing with roast lamb, grilled steak, duck, game, beef dishes, mushroom-based dishes and aged cheeses.

Product Details

Product Name: Connétable de Talbot.

Category: Saint-Julien Red Wine.

Producer: Château Talbot.

Region: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France.

Appellation: Saint-Julien.

Vintage: 2011.

Wine Type: Red Wine.

Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 38%.

Bottle Size: 75cl.

ABV: 13%.

Soil Type: Médoc gravel soils.

Harvest: Manual harvest.

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

Packaging: Bottle only, as shown in the supplied product image.

Production Note: No confirmed production bottle count was provided or visible from the supplied product details/image.

Collector’s Note

Connétable de Talbot Saint Julien 2011 has strong appeal because it is the second wine of Château Talbot, a respected Saint-Julien estate with a long Bordeaux history. Second wines are especially attractive for customers who want the character of a classified-growth estate in a more accessible and earlier-drinking form.

This bottle is especially interesting because the 2011 vintage now offers more mature Bordeaux character, with fruit, cedar, spice and savoury development beginning to show. It is a smart addition to a Bordeaux collection and a strong choice for classic French red wine lovers.