Chateau Talbot 2016

Chateau Talbot owes it's name to Connetable Talbot, who was an English military commander as well as the governor of Guyenne and the Earl of Shrewsbury. He was notably defeated and killed at the Battle of Castillon in 1453. From the time of the 1855 classification to 1919 the Chateau was owned by the Aux-Lally family. It was sold to Didier Cordier in 1919. The chateau is still controlled by members of the Cordier family.
Occupying the highest elevation in Saint Julien abutting many 2nd growth estates, The Chateau has slightly over 250 acres of vines. It is planted with 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Production of Chateau Talbot is 25,000 cases. The wine is aged in 50-60% new oak barrels for 12-14 months.