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ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Lowest shop price 1985 / 375ml ≈ $55.65Original CHF 46.00 topwines.ch ↗

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2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon77%
Merlot20%
Petit Verdot3%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 54 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 13th to October 6th
Vine Age 42 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Bottling Date From May 12th to 23th
Production Details Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855. Winemaking in oak vats with manual and optical sorting. Aged 15 months in oak barrels (60% new). Vineyard area 94.3 ha with planting density of 7,700 plants/ha.
Tasting Notes
Nose: havana, licorice
Palate: silky tannins, smooth, round

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.75
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon70%
Merlot25%
Petit Verdot5%
Drinking Window 2025-2040
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 40 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 09th to 28th
Vine Age 42 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Bottling Date From April 29th to May 14th, 2024
Production Details Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855 Vineyard area 94,3 ha. Planting density 7,700 plants/ha. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (60% new).
Tasting Notes
Nose: havana, licorice
Palate: silky tannins, smooth, round
Food Pairing Meat dishes including veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game and chicken, prepared roasted, braised, stewed or grilled.

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.8%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon71%
Merlot24%
Petit Verdot5%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 44 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 27th to October 11th
Vine Age 41 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Bottling Date From May 2nd to 11th 2023
Production Details Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855 Vineyard area 93,8 ha. Planting density 7,700 plants/ha. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (60% new).
Tasting Notes
Nose: havana, licorice
Palate: silky tannins, smooth, round

2020 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.3%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon76%
Merlot21%
Petit Verdot3%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 11th to October 1st
Vine Age 43 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Bottling Date From April 28th to May 6th, 2022
Production Details Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855 Vineyard area 97,6 ha. Planting density 7,700 plants/ha. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (60% new).
Tasting Notes
Nose: havana, licorice
Palate: silky tannins, smooth, round

2019 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.1%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon69%
Merlot26%
Petit Verdot5%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 46 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 19th to October 8th
Vine Age 45 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Bottling Date From May 3rd to 18th 2021
Production Details Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855 Vineyard area 102,5 ha. Planting density 7,700 plants/ha. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (60% new).
Tasting Notes
Nose: havana, licorice
Palate: silky tannins, smooth, round

2018 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 5.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon66%
Merlot29%
Petit Verdot5%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 19th to October 10th
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Bottling Date From May 4th to May 14th 2020
Production Details Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855 Vineyard area 102.5 ha. Planting density 7,700 plants/ha. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 16 months in oak barrels (60% new).
Tasting Notes
Nose: havana, licorice
Palate: silky tannins, smooth, round

2017 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon68%
Merlot26%
Petit Verdot6%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 49 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 18th to October 4th
Vine Age 49 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Bottling Date From May 9th to 17th 2019
Production Details Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855 Vineyard area 102,5 ha. Planting density 7,700 plants/ha. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical/floating sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (50% new).
Tasting Notes
Nose: havana, licorice
Palate: silky tannins, smooth, round

2016 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon55%
Merlot39%
Petit Verdot6%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 3rd to October 17th
Vine Age 51 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Bottling Date From May 14th to 23rd 2018
Production Details Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855 Vineyard area 103 ha. Planting density 7,700 plants/ha. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical/floating sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (50% new).
Tasting Notes
Nose: havana, licorice
Palate: silky tannins, smooth, round

2015 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon66%
Merlot31%
Petit Verdot3%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 51 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 21st to October 8th
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Bottling Date From May 9th to May 19th 2017
Production Details Owner: Family Bignon-Cordier. Appellation: Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855. Area of vines: 103 ha. Planting density: 7,700 plants/ha. Pruning: Medoc double guyot. Farming: Traditional plowing 4 ways. Harvests: Manual. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical/floating sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (50% new).

2014 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon62%
Merlot32%
Petit Verdot6%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 44 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 18th to October 13th
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Bottling Date From May 4th to May 20th 2016
Production Details Owner: Family Bignon-Cordier. Appellation: Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855. Area of vines: 103 ha. Planting density: 7,700 plants/ha. Pruning: Medoc double guyot. Farming: Traditional plowing 4 ways. Harvests: Manual. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical/floating sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (50% new).

2013 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon78%
Merlot18%
Petit Verdot4%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 26 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From October 1st to 14th
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Bottling Date From March 19th to 25th
Production Details Owner: Family Bignon-Cordier. Appellation: Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855. Area of vines: 103 ha. Planting density: 7,700 plants/ha. Pruning: Medoc double guyot. Farming: Traditional plowing 4 ways. Harvests: Manual. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical/floating sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (50% new).

2012 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon59%
Merlot36%
Petit Verdot5%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 38 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From October 1st to 17th
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Bottling Date From May 15th to May 26th 2014
Production Details Owner: Family Bignon-Cordier. Appellation: Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855. Area of vines: 102 ha. Planting density: 7,700 plants/ha. Pruning: Medoc double guyot. Farming: Traditional plowing 4 ways. Harvests: Manual. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical/floating sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (50% new).

2011 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon60%
Merlot35%
Petit Verdot5%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 46 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 12th to 28th
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Bottling Date From May 6th to 29th, 2013
Production Details Owner: Family Bignon-Cordier. Appellation: Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855. Area of vines: 104.5 ha. Planting density: 7,700 plants/ha. Pruning: Medoc double guyot. Farming: Traditional plowing 4 ways. Harvests: Manual. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical/floating sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (50% new).

2010 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon62%
Merlot33%
Petit Verdot5%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 29th to October 15th
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Bottling Date From May 14th to June 5th, 2012
Production Details Owner: Family Bignon-Cordier. Appellation: Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855. Area of vines: 104.5 ha. Planting density: 7,700 plants/ha. Pruning: Medoc double guyot. Farming: Traditional plowing 4 ways. Harvests: Manual. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical/floating sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (50% new).

2009 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon65%
Merlot30%
Petit Verdot5%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 48 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 29th to October 13th
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Bottling Date From May 9th to 27th 2011
Production Details Owner: Family Bignon-Cordier. Appellation: Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855. Area of vines: 103.5 ha. Planting density: 7,700 plants/ha. Pruning: Medoc double guyot. Farming: Traditional plowing 4 ways. Harvests: Manual. Sorting: Successive (manual and optical/floating sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (50% new).

2008 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon75%
Merlot22%
Petit Verdot3%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 42 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 24th to October 15th
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Bottling Date From May 9th to 21st 2010
Production Details Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855 Vineyard area 102 ha. Planting density 7,700 plants/ha. Sorting: Successive (manual and floating sorting). Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (50% new).
Tasting Notes
Nose: havana, licorice
Palate: silky tannins, smooth, round

2007 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon66%
Merlot31%
Petit Verdot3%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Vineyard Yield 47 hL/ha
Harvest Dates From September 21st to October 4th
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Bottling Date From May 4th to 15th and 25th to 27th 2009
Production Details Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855 Vineyard area 99,5 ha. Planting density 7,700 plants/ha. Sorting: In the vineyard and floating sorting. Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (50% new).
Tasting Notes
Nose: havana, licorice
Palate: silky tannins, smooth, round

2006 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon62%
Merlot31%
Petit Verdot5%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Harvest Dates From September 21st to October 4th
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Bottling Date From May 19th to June 05th 2008
Production Details Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855 Vineyard area 99 ha. Planting density 7,700 plants/ha. Sorting: In the vineyard and at the sorting table. Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (50% new).
Tasting Notes
Nose: havana, licorice
Palate: silky tannins, smooth, round

2005 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon57%
Merlot39%
Petit Verdot4%
Classification 4th Classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Medoc's gravelly soil
Harvest Dates From September 29th to October 13th
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Bottling Date From May 29th to June 15th and from July 2nd to 10th 2007
Production Details Saint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855 Vineyard area 98,5 ha. Planting density 7,700 plants/ha. Sorting: In the vineyard and at the sorting table. Winemaking: In oak vats. Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels (50% new).
Tasting Notes
Nose: havana, licorice
Palate: silky tannins, smooth, round

Shop prices

ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Shop price 2023 / 750ml ≈ $70.17Original CHF 58.00 topwines.ch ↗
Shop price 2023 / 6000ml ≈ $650.90Original CHF 538.00 topwines.ch ↗
Shop price 2023 / 3000ml ≈ $348.44Original CHF 288.00 topwines.ch ↗
Shop price 2022 / 9000ml ≈ $1,234.06Original CHF 1,020.00 topwines.ch ↗
Shop price 2022 / 6000ml ≈ $929.17Original CHF 768.00 topwines.ch ↗

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Producer Information

Address
Chateau Talbot, 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 56 73 21 50
Owner
Bignon-Cordier family
Cellarmaster
Jean-Max Drouilhet

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