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CAILLOU Blanc du Château TALBOT Bordeaux Bordeaux blanc 2023

Bordeaux white Bordeaux

€28,25 / 75cl inc. VAT

The Caillou Blanc du Château Talbot 2023 offers remarkable vibrancy, the signature of a sunny vintage that nonetheless preserves beautiful freshness. The palate unfolds with notes of ripe pear and grapefruit zest, subtly lifted by a saline touch that lends great elegance to the whole.

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Producer:Chateau Talbot
Appellation: Bordeaux
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon
Alcohol: N/A
Color: White
Condition: Perfect

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Vinous Tasting Note

The 2023 Caillou Blanc Talbot was picked from August 30 to September 7 and matured in 40% new oak, with more bâtonnage than usual. It has a pretty bouquet with orchard fruit, touches of orange blossom and grapefruit thanks to the 71% Sauvignon Blanc. The palate is fresh on the entry: green apple mixed with pear and a dab of lemongrass, with decent length. This is very Graves-like this year. Drink it over the next four to five years.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Talbot, a vast Saint-Julien estate, perpetuates a history intimately linked to the Médoc. Its name evokes Constable Talbot, an English historical figure whose epic tale still resonates across these lands. Classified as a Fourth Grand Cru in 1855, this estate benefits from a remarkable terroir. The Cordier family acquired the château at the beginning of the 20th century, breathing new life into it to reveal its full potential. Today, Nancy Bignon-Cordier and her husband continue to write the history of this great Saint-Julien wine. It is said that Constable Talbot was defeated not far from here at the Battle of Castillon, an anecdote that adds a historical dimension to this iconic place. Château Talbot produces a powerful and harmonious red wine, aged for long cellaring, which elegantly expresses the typicity of its terroir. The estate is also renowned for its Caillou Blanc, a remarkable dry white wine from the Médoc, a subtle blend of Sauvignon and Sémillon. Le Connétable de Talbot, the château's second wine, offers a more supple and immediate interpretation of the Talbot style. An ample and refined Saint-Julien, waiting to be discovered. The estate notably works with appellations such as Fourth Growths, which consistently extend its signature.

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