Live From the Vines: Château Talbot
Hosted by Jane Anson & Jean-Michel Laporte
Château Talbot is one of several famous châteaux whose name highlights the influence on Bordeaux of those from beyond France’s shores which, in the case of this Fourth Growth, was Earl of Shrewsbury, John Talbot.
For a shade over 100 years, Talbot has been owned by the Cordier family, a Bordeaux dynasty who in 2018 installed Jean-Michel Laporte (formerly of La Conseillante in Pomerol) as general director and winemaker.
This episode of Live from the Vines sees Bordeaux expert Jane Anson meet Laporte at Talbot in the heart of Saint-Julien. Laporte not only celebrates Talbot’s heritage, uncorking a selection of library vintages, but also discusses the estate’s direction on his watch, including the 2018 release which marks a century of Cordier ownership.
Château Talbot, Quatrième Grand Cru Classé, St-Julien 2018
Château Talbot, Quatrième Grand Cru Classé, St-Julien 2016
Château Talbot, Quatrième Grand Cru Classé, St-Julien 2010
Château Talbot, Quatrième Grand Cru Classé, St-Julien 2006
Château Talbot, Quatrième Grand Cru Classé, St-Julien 2003
Château Talbot, Caillou Blanc, Bordeaux 2019