Château Talbot – Château Talbot 2000 – Bordeaux France

Château Talbot 2000 is a mature Fourth Growth from Saint-Julien, offering an older-vintage expression from one of the appellation’s historic Cabernet Sauvignon-led estates.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Bordeaux red blend
• Region / Appellation: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2000
• Special Note: 4ème Grand Cru Classé (1855)
• Style: Dry, mature, structured Left Bank Bordeaux red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Château Talbot’s official estate materials describe the grand vin generally as classic and elegant, with silky tannins and recurring Havana and licorice notes. Because an accessible official same-vintage technical sheet for 2000 was not available in the sources reviewed, we keep this vintage note intentionally conservative and do not assign unverified blend percentages, alcohol, aging details, or exact flavor notes to the 2000.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A mature vintage from a historic Fourth Growth Saint-Julien estate
• Château Talbot’s Cabernet Sauvignon-led vineyard and classical style are firmly rooted in the Left Bank
• A compelling choice for collectors interested in mature classified-growth Bordeaux

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast lamb with herbs
• Beef tenderloin or prime rib
• Duck with mushrooms
• Braised short ribs
• Aged Comté or firm cow’s-milk cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors looking for mature classified-growth Bordeaux
✓ Classic Saint-Julien fans
✓ Cabernet-focused drinkers interested in older vintages
✕ Not ideal if you want a youthful, fruit-forward Bordeaux