Legend relates that the name of this estate originates with Connetable Talbot, a famous English warrior, defeated at the battle of Castillon 1453. Talbot is one of the Medoc's oldest estates, its glory never tainted. Through the years it has been fortunate enough to remain in good hands. The owners are Nancy Bignon-Cordier and her family, the fourth generation of Cordiers to manage this Saint-Julien fourth classified growth.

Château Talbot’s 110 hectares of vineyards stretch around the estate, right in the heart of the outstanding Saint-Julien appellation. Planted on a terroir of fine Günzian gravel on a clay base, forming draining hilltops, 105 hectares are planted to red vines, and 5 hectares to white. In red, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates, accounting for 70% of the area planted. It provides tannic structure and power. With 26% Merlot, the wines acquire roundness and smoothness. To perfect this alchemy of grape varieties and terroirs, Petit Verdot (4%) comes in touches. In white, the grape variety is made up of 80% Sauvignon which brings freshness and aromatic complexity, and 20% Sémillon for its richness and length.

Château Talbot is certified High Environmental Value level 3. Grapes are harvested by hand. After the harvest, blending is the most delicate operation, requiring great sensitivity and a good memory of the vintage to understand the future evolution of the new wine. The resulting wines are generous and very elegant. Their velvety texture and silky tannins allow them to be appreciated young as well as after a long cellaring.