Château Talbot - Saint-Julien 2004

Wine Advocate

87 / 100

byNeal Martinthe8/1/2014

Tasted at Bordeaux Index annual 10-year on tasting from an ex-château bottle. The Talbot 2004 is looser-knit compared to its peers with light natural red berry fruit, wild hedgerow and cigar box scents, although it would benefit from more vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, tobacco and sandalwood infusing the red berry fruit, with a composed finish that is tender and refined. This is very classic in style but it needs more depth and concentration. Tasted March 2014.

Wine Advocate

88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe7/2/2007

A sumptuous, complex, Provencal-like bouquet of roasted herbs, cherries, licorice, and underbrush emerges from this dark plum/ruby-colored 2004. Tart acidity provides freshness, but the overall impression is of abundant currant and cherry fruit presented in a forward, superficial style. It is best consumed over the next 10-12 years.

Wine Advocate

87-88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe6/30/2006

Dense ruby purple with notes of mint, incense, herbs, black currant, and licorice, the 2004 Talbot is medium-bodied, moderately tannic, and slightly austere. It starts off well with an impressive attack, but narrows out in the mouth. It should evolve over a 10- to 14-year period.

Wein Wisser

16 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/3/2005

TAST

16 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/28/2005

Robe profonde, nez épicé avec des notes de fumée et de cèdre, corsé, équilibré, mais avec moins de complexité et de densité interne que Lagrange.

Carnets de dégustation RVF

7.50 / 10

the4/22/2005

Après la robe dense et le nez légèrement végétal, la bouche souple et ronde parait un peu fluide, de demi-corps, mais s'avère bien équilibrée et de bonne densité.

Wine Spectator

89-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/30/2005

Impressive ripeness for this vintage, with a raisin, almost jammy undetone and interesting coffee and wood character. Full-bodied and chewy. Well done. 30,555 cases made.