2012 Chateau Talbot 4. Cru OWC

France / Bordeaux / Medoc / Haut-Medoc / Saint-Julien 4. Cru Rouge OWC

In the winery's original wooden box (OWC). 
 
2012 Château Talbot 4. Cru: Thick deep ruby colour. The nose is rich, fruity and floral, revealing violet and black fruit notes. Good breadth with fleshy attack, full-bodied and complex, giving way to a good intensity on the mid-palate. Long-lasting finish, harmonious on silky tannins. 

Blend: 
59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.
 
Ratings:
Le Guide Hachette des Vins: 1 star.
VertdeVin: 94/100.
Tim Atkin: 94/100.
 
Legend relates that the name of this imposing estate originates with Connétable Talbot, a famous English warrior, defeated at the battle of Castillon 1453. Talbot is one of the Medoc’s oldest estates, its glory never tainted. Through the years it has been fortunate enough to remain in good hands. The Bignon-Cordier family manages this Saint-Julien 4th Grand Cru Classé estate.