Talbot 1980
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Bordeaux, France 1980
Talbot 1980 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Saint-Julien, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £67.80 at Hedonism Wines.
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Saint-Julien
Origin
Saint-Julien · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Saint-Julien
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
inferred from Saint-Julien
ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
With a rich history dating back to the 15th century, Château Talbot is one of the best-known wine estates in Bordeaux. Situated in the Saint-Julien appellation, Talbot was ranked as a Fourth Growth estate in the 1855 classification. The property stretches over a 110-hectare single block vineyard, of which 102.5 hectares are dedicated to its Grand Vin. Presented here is a unique find from the 1980 vintage.
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