Released this morning for sale en primeur, 2024 Château Talbot is offered at £194 per six bottles in bond, making it the least expensive release since the 2014.  We enjoyed tasting the wine from barrel, finding pure, mid-weight red and black berry fruits, a lovely sweetness on the mid-palate and very good length, with excellent overall balance.

 Talbot has a rich history, the estate having been owned in the 1400s by John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, who makes an appearance in Shakespeare's Henry VI and was the 'Connetable' (or 'Constable') of France.  These connections and its classical style have made Talbot much-loved in the English market for generations. 

In recent years, the quality of the wine has turned an exciting corner, with the appointment of Michel Laporte as Technical Director.  Laporte has an impressive CV.  After training with Jean-Claude Berrouet (oenologist for Château Petrus) he spent almost 14 years at La Conseillante.  

For us, this new price level means the 2024 is a wine that can be drunk and enjoyed regularly and it's pleasing to see estates like Talbot come back within the reach of the 'average' lover of fine claret.  Please let us know if you would like to add some to your cellar.

Offered en primeur, on allocation.  Landing spring 2027.

Magnums available with £20 ex-VAT bottling surcharge per six.  Please enquire for other formats.

All previous offers of 2024 Bordeaux can be found here.