Dec. 9, 2021

The 1855 Bordeaux Classification and more. Meet Jean Michael LaPorte of Chateau Talbot

The 1855 Bordeaux Classification and more. Meet Jean Michael LaPorte of Chateau Talbot

Bordeaux; the famed wine region of France and how it got that way.

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In 1855, Napoleon III organized a classification of the Left Bank wineries. Chateau Talbot earned a position as a 4th growth putting it among the top Chateau of the area. In fact, Saint Julien, where Chateau Talbot resides, earned 11 classified positions making it the most awarded sub-district. Hear from Jean Michael Laporte, General Director and winemaker of Chateau Talbot. Also, listen to the Wine Talks episode with Jean Paul Bignon of Chateau Talbot.