Château Talbot
Saint-Julien Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
This was my favorite in our little ‘86 showdown. I found the palate to be more lively with higher acidity and more primary fruit than the Gruaud Larose. Underripe blackberries, tar, black cherry and a streak of leather down the middle.
This was my favorite in our little ‘86 showdown. I found the palate to be more lively with higher acidity and more primary fruit than the Gruaud Larose. Underripe blackberries, tar, black cherry and a streak of leather down the middle.
Jan 26th, 2019Super classic. Still massive. Has another 20 years at least.
Super classic. Still massive. Has another 20 years at least.
Dec 13th, 2016Great density and power. Berries, spice, a bit of earth.
Great density and power. Berries, spice, a bit of earth.
Sep 16th, 2016Tannins are still hard, tar-like. Not pleasant to drink
Tannins are still hard, tar-like. Not pleasant to drink
Jun 3rd, 2016Incredible balance - smooth, supple elegant.. This is what aged St Julien strives to be !
Incredible balance - smooth, supple elegant.. This is what aged St Julien strives to be !
Feb 6th, 2016This afternoon was treated to this 1986 Chateau Talbot. On the nose was dark fruit, prune, tobacco, spice and dark cherry. After decanting for a short period of time at first taste the palate gives notes of black cherries, leather, spices, licorice and sandy tannins. There is medium acidity and medium tannins with a very nice long finish. I would say this at least has more life to go a good 5 years.
This afternoon was treated to this 1986 Chateau Talbot. On the nose was dark fruit, prune, tobacco, spice and dark cherry. After decanting for a short period of time at first taste the palate gives notes of black cherries, leather, spices, licorice and sandy tannins. There is medium acidity and medium tannins with a very nice long finish. I would say this at least has more life to go a good 5 years.
Oct 9th, 2015Definitely on its way out. Very disappointing. Could be a one off bad bottle. Fruit definitely disappearing.
Definitely on its way out. Very disappointing. Could be a one off bad bottle. Fruit definitely disappearing.
Jun 6th, 2015Low in acid (in the best way), jammy (in the best way), fruit bomb (in the best way)
Low in acid (in the best way), jammy (in the best way), fruit bomb (in the best way)
Feb 15th, 2015