{"product_id":"chateau-talbot-2009-saint-julien","title":"Château Talbot 2009 - Saint-Julien","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePresentation of Château Talbot\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the heart of the Saint-Julien appellation, Château Talbot is one of the most emblematic estates in the Médoc. A Fourth Growth in 1855, it is named after the famous Constable Talbot, a hero of the Hundred Years' War. The estate is renowned for its exemplary consistency and a style that successfully reconciles the power of Médoc structure with an elegance and accessibility that makes it popular with enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePresentation of the 2009 vintage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 vintage is considered one of the \"vintages of the century\" in Bordeaux. Thanks to a hot summer and a dry autumn, the grapes achieved exceptional phenolic maturity. At Talbot, 2009 results in a fleshy wine, with impressive aromatic richness and a very smooth tannic structure, typical of perfectly managed sunny years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Saint-Julien Consistency\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle attests to the estate's constant expertise. Whether the year is complex or exceptional like this 2009, Talbot always delivers a balanced, honest wine true to its roots. This reliability makes it one of the most reassuring and sought-after labels for building a prestigious cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBottle condition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2009 bottle is in superb condition. The label is very beautiful, with a few cellar marks. The gold capsule is intact and the level is ideal (high shoulder), indicating rigorous storage away from all light and thermal variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is intense and inviting, with notes of very ripe black fruits (cherry, blackcurrant), underscored by hints of licorice, Havana, and a noble, very well-integrated oak. On the palate, the wine is full, generous, and boasts a magnificent velvety texture. The tannic structure is present but silky, leading to a long and fresh finish, characteristic of great gravel terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood and wine pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with cranberries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted lamb shoulder with Médoc herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTournedos Rossini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacterful cheeses like a well-aged Brie de Meaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServing suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing temperature: 17-18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAeration: This 2009 vintage will benefit from decanting 1 to 2 hours before serving to release its full complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring: A wine that is beginning to offer immense pleasure today, but which has a cellaring potential of 15 to 20 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Talbot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53365275722067,"sku":"CT2009SJ","price":82.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/files\/Chateau_Talbot_2009_-_Saint-Julien_Grand_Cru_Classe_1.jpg?v=1774798460","url":"https:\/\/www.wineuponatime.com\/en\/products\/chateau-talbot-2009-saint-julien","provider":"Wine Upon A Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}