Château Talbot

Saint-Julien Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.242 ratings

9.16 pro ratings

St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion

Top Notes For

8.9

Cedar in all its permutations but i do find it a bit thin.

Cedar in all its permutations but i do find it a bit thin.

Nov 2nd, 2015

8.5

Tight, slightly reduced, and rather Bretty. Sharp acidity, moderate tannins. Fruit mostly dried up.

Tight, slightly reduced, and rather Bretty. Sharp acidity, moderate tannins. Fruit mostly dried up.

Mar 5th, 2015

Rafael Landestoy

9.2

Actually enjoyed this more than the 95 last night. A little more freshness and fruit was brighter.

Actually enjoyed this more than the 95 last night. A little more freshness and fruit was brighter.

Jul 5th, 2014

Rafael Landestoy

9.1

Another Bordeaux showing well

Another Bordeaux showing well

May 25th, 2014

9.2

Fab @ £63 & doesn’t disappoint but 05 nicer for a little more 💵

🍷 Opaque ruby

👃 Smokey torched oak, leather, gravel, minerals & pencil lead through spiced dark berries & plum

👄 Med body of dark ripe plum & blackcurrant w/ a touch of bitter mocha, liquorice & blackberry

🎯 Med+ plummy blackcurrant mineral loaded linger

Fab @ £63 & doesn’t disappoint but 05 nicer for a little more 💵

🍷 Opaque ruby

👃 Smokey torched oak, leather, gravel, minerals & pencil lead through spiced dark berries & plum

👄 Med body of dark ripe plum & blackcurrant w/ a touch of bitter mocha, liquorice & blackberry

🎯 Med+ plummy blackcurrant mineral loaded linger

Mar 15th, 2018

8.8

Härlig men kräver lång luftning

Härlig men kräver lång luftning

Dec 27th, 2016

9.1

Earthy cedar followed by a hint of cinnamon jolly rancher?? Maybe some coffee. Not bad

Earthy cedar followed by a hint of cinnamon jolly rancher?? Maybe some coffee. Not bad

Jul 31st, 2016

9.3

Very smooth for Saint Julien wine. It has aged well. Very tasty.

Very smooth for Saint Julien wine. It has aged well. Very tasty.

Jan 18th, 2016

8.5

Elba Italy ok

Elba Italy ok

May 21st, 2015

9.1

Silky smooth with soft tannins. Very enjoyable.

Silky smooth with soft tannins. Very enjoyable.

May 17th, 2015