Chateau Talbot Caillou Blanc 2021 (750ml)

Country/ Region:
Bordeaux, France

Background:
The Château Talbot Caillou Blanc 2021 is an iconic, highly sought-after dry white Bordeaux produced by the historic 4th Growth estate in Saint-Julien. Blending Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, it was pioneered in the late 1930s by Georges Cordier and is celebrated for its lush, complex, and textural profile.

Winemaking:
Chateau Talbot Caillou Blanc 2021 is a premium dry white Bordeaux made from a blend of roughly Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Cultivated on the Médoc’s gravelly soils, it undergoes unique oak-barrel fermentation and is aged and stirred on its lees in the traditional Burgundian manner, resulting in a rich, creamy, and lush texture.

Grapes: 83% Sauvignon Blanc and 17% Semillon

Tasting note:
Floral with white peach, tangerine, pineapple and lemon rind on the nose, thewine is fresh, bright, lifted with rich, lush, creamy sweet finish and balancing acidity.

Food Pairing:
Pair the complex, medium-bodied Chateau Talbot Caillou Blanc 2021 with rich seafood, poultry, or creamy cheeses. Its vibrant acidity and creamy, buttery profile cut through rich sauces while complementing delicate proteins.

Scores:
Decanter: 92 points
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (RP): 91 points
The Wine Cellar Insider: 91 points
WinesCritic.com (Raffaele Vecchione): 91 points

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