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, 2019
Christmas 2018 dinner, the ‘83 is showing so nicely. Silky smooth finish, pretty nose, very delicate a little leather and gravel with hints of crushed dried rose. Tannin still holding up enough for food but certainly on the softer side of its run.
Christmas 2018 dinner, the ‘83 is showing so nicely. Silky smooth finish, pretty nose, very delicate a little leather and gravel with hints of crushed dried rose. Tannin still holding up enough for food but certainly on the softer side of its run.
Dec 26th, 2018
Loved this. Lots of depth. We tried the 1971 as well which may have had some heat damage. But this was herbal silky wine brought a smile to my face with each sip.
Loved this. Lots of depth. We tried the 1971 as well which may have had some heat damage. But this was herbal silky wine brought a smile to my face with each sip.
Jun 21st, 2018
This grand estate owes its name to Connetable Talbot, the English general and governor of the province of Guyenne who was defeated at the famous Battle of Castillon in 1453. Complex aromas of fruit and spice with wafts of sweetness. On the palate red berry flavors with sweet tobacco and cacao, full body, well integrated. Soft tannins, good acidity balance, lingering ending with a mineral edge, perfect now.
This grand estate owes its name to Connetable Talbot, the English general and governor of the province of Guyenne who was defeated at the famous Battle of Castillon in 1453. Complex aromas of fruit and spice with wafts of sweetness. On the palate red berry flavors with sweet tobacco and cacao, full body, well integrated. Soft tannins, good acidity balance, lingering ending with a mineral edge, perfect now.
May 30th, 2018
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
