Caillou Blanc - Château Talbot - Bordeaux 2018

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 Caillou de Talbot Blanc has been bottled since May. It has a stricter and more mineral driven bouquet compared to the 2017, scents of honeysuckle and white peach mixed with almond and hazelnut. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity considering the warmth of the late summer. Orange pith and apricot towards the finish with a tang of stem ginger on the finish. Very fine.

Jamessuckling.com

89-90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe5/1/2019

This is a layered and rich white with lots of cooked pineapple and apples. Round and layered.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/1/2019

This white from Talbot shows clear varietal character, which is not always the case in 2018. Full of flavour, it's rich in stone fruits and enjoyable without quite the lift and concentration of 2017.
Drinking Window 2020 - 2026

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

The 2018 Caillou Blanc de Talbot comes bounding out of the glass with bold, tropical scents of fresh pineapples and passion fruit plus hints of lemongrass and ginger. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is ripe and seductive with just enough freshness and a long, tropical finish.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

89 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019