2022 vintage. More red than black fruit initially. Like many 2022s, it is very smooth and accessible, after an hour the cassis and spices are showing up. I was surprised to learn that there is a bit more Cabernet Sauvignon (56%) than Merlot in the blend, as I think I would have believed it to be right bank in a blind tasting. In any case a very attractive, delicious wine. Good value too. Abv. 13%.
2022 vintage. More red than black fruit initially. Like many 2022s, it is very smooth and accessible, after an hour the cassis and spices are showing up. I was surprised to learn that there is a bit more Cabernet Sauvignon (56%) than Merlot in the blend, as I think I would have believed it to be right bank in a blind tasting. In any case a very attractive, delicious wine. Good value too. Abv. 13%.
Apr 1st, 20262016 vintage. The "second" wine of Château Talbot is produced from different parcels compared to the Grand Vin, and it is more Merlot dominated. Drinking well now, but not in the same league as the delicious 2019 tasted recently.
2016 vintage. The "second" wine of Château Talbot is produced from different parcels compared to the Grand Vin, and it is more Merlot dominated. Drinking well now, but not in the same league as the delicious 2019 tasted recently.
Mar 16th, 2026
Well rounded blend, rich taste and aftertaste, Bordeaux through and through
Well rounded blend, rich taste and aftertaste, Bordeaux through and through
Jan 10th, 2026
Nose: a bit vegetal. Some earth.
Palate: bright cherry. A bit tight. Not super joyous. Sorta green and tight.
Needs some air.
This is very young. Might be good in 3 years. Has the bones of elegance. Good texture.
Nose: a bit vegetal. Some earth.
Palate: bright cherry. A bit tight. Not super joyous. Sorta green and tight.
Needs some air.
This is very young. Might be good in 3 years. Has the bones of elegance. Good texture.
Mar 24th, 2024
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
