Château Talbot

Caillou Blanc Sec Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc

9.0102 ratings
9.017 pro ratings
Bordeaux, France
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Stefan Dolhain

2025 vintage (primeur).

2025 vintage (primeur).

Apr 14th, 2026
Byron C Mayes

Deep yellow gold. Abundant nose of dried quince and yellow flowers. Echoed on the medium light palate with white pepper and a light bit of balsa wood. Medium acidity and a long, palate-continuing finish. An unusual combination of lightness and oak driven weight that tastes heavier than it is making an excellent starter and meal wine. Drink now through 2027.

Deep yellow gold. Abundant nose of dried quince and yellow flowers. Echoed on the medium light palate with white pepper and a light bit of balsa wood. Medium acidity and a long, palate-continuing finish. An unusual combination of lightness and oak driven weight that tastes heavier than it is making an excellent starter and meal wine. Drink now through 2027.

Apr 30th, 2023
Matthieu Charlier

Blanc de Talbot au donner Talbot avec M. Bignon propriétaire de Château Talbot. J'ai préféré le rouge bien sur. 2010, super! 2000: OMG!! FANTASTIQUE!!

Blanc de Talbot au donner Talbot avec M. Bignon propriétaire de Château Talbot. J'ai préféré le rouge bien sur. 2010, super! 2000: OMG!! FANTASTIQUE!!

1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2014
Bob McDonald

White Bordeaux seems to have gone under the radar for me. Much of it is very expensive (think Haut Brion Blanc) but I will be seeking out more affordable examples in the future. This was an excellent wine which literally disappeared at our table. Hints of pineapple. Tried to buy some but it had sold out. I hope subsequent vintages are as good.

White Bordeaux seems to have gone under the radar for me. Much of it is very expensive (think Haut Brion Blanc) but I will be seeking out more affordable examples in the future. This was an excellent wine which literally disappeared at our table. Hints of pineapple. Tried to buy some but it had sold out. I hope subsequent vintages are as good.

Mar 2nd, 2016
Dave Meyers

A wine that has consistently shown some oxidization upon opening, with more structure and fruit showing with air. Actually, better day three.

A wine that has consistently shown some oxidization upon opening, with more structure and fruit showing with air. Actually, better day three.

Sep 9th, 2015
Eric Urbani

2007 vintage - intentional oxidation consistent with bottle age. Terrific.

2007 vintage - intentional oxidation consistent with bottle age. Terrific.

Dec 1st, 2014
Fabien Lainé

Blogger VinDeling.com

9.1

Gold yellow, definitely due to transparent bottle packaging accelerating aging by oxidation, much acacia and honey note, a touch of elegance and acidity but feeling on its peak! 😶

Gold yellow, definitely due to transparent bottle packaging accelerating aging by oxidation, much acacia and honey note, a touch of elegance and acidity but feeling on its peak! 😶

Oct 16th, 2014
Eric Hastings

Beverage and Bar Coordinator Jean-Georges NYC

10

This was one of the best white wines I've ever had!

This was one of the best white wines I've ever had!

Feb 2nd, 2014
Ericsson

White Bordeaux is so underrated. This is dry, fresh, with that grapefruit burst of brightness, and that subtle honeyed finish.

White Bordeaux is so underrated. This is dry, fresh, with that grapefruit burst of brightness, and that subtle honeyed finish.

Mar 15th, 2026
Bob Boyle

Touch of grassiness in ghe nose and mouth, medium body but lighter weight on the palate without as much oak feel of some of its peers. Went nicely with pasta & Chilean Seabass

Touch of grassiness in ghe nose and mouth, medium body but lighter weight on the palate without as much oak feel of some of its peers. Went nicely with pasta & Chilean Seabass

Nov 9th, 2025