Connétable Talbot 2010 is a classic second wine from the renowned Château Talbot in Saint-Julien. Made from a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, it offers ripe Cabernet flavors of currant and chocolate, complemented by a smooth, silky texture and fine tannins. Known for its elegant structure and fresh finish, it is a well-crafted wine that showcases the quality of Talbot's vineyards with a more approachable style compared to its first wine. Perfect for those seeking a refined, classic Bordeaux.

James Suckling | JS 90-91
Published: Apr 20, 2011

Lovely ripe Cabernet with currant and chocolate character. Full and silky with fine tannins. Impressive for a second wine.

The Wine Advocate | RP 86-88
Published: May 31, 2011
Drink: 2012-2018

A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, this has a crisp blackberry, slightly tarry bouquet that takes a minute or two to open. The palate is dominated by the cedar and tobacco-tinged Cabernet rending this a rather austere, conservative Connetable Talbot, but with good weight and length. Classic in style. Drink 2012-2018. Tasted March 2011.

Vivino | Vivino 4.0

This is a classic, elegant wine, with a clear, well-designed structure and a long, fresh final.

Chateau-talbot.com

One of the very first Médoc second wines. Connétable was created in the 1970s. Over the years, it has benefited from all the care given to the vineyard and increasingly stringent selections.

Like its predecessor, this is a classic, elegant wine, with a clean, well-defined structure and a long, fresh finish.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest/Vintage: 2010
Oak: 15 months in French oak barrels, approximately 15% new oak
Varietals: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot
Farming/Vineyard: Traditional viticulture; gravelly Médoc soils in Saint-Julien; grapes sourced from the vineyards of Château Talbot
Winemaking: Hand-harvested grapes, successive manual and optical sorting; traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with approximately 3 weeks of maceration; aged in French oak barrels
Winemaker/Producer: Château Talbot – Famille Bignon-Cordier
Region/Appellation: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Saint-Julien AOC (Second wine of Château Talbot, 4th Classified Growth)

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 30–60 minutes
Food Pairing: Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef Wellington, venison, duck breast, braised short ribs and mature cheeses.